Navy rescues person at risk of drowning in Kelani River

The Navy sprang into action to rescue a person who was at risk of drowning in the Kelani River at New Kelani Bridge, Peliyagoda on 18^th April 2020.

The person in danger was spotted by a group of naval personnel attached to the Naval Detachment of Crow Island, while patrolling the Kelani River. Responding promptly to this situation, naval personnel quickly pulled the person out from the watery grave.

The rescued person is a 30 year old resident of Kotahena area. He was subsequently handed over to the Grandpass Police on mobile patrol.