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COAST GUARD RELEASED NEWLY HATCHED TURTLES INTO THE SEA

SLCG has released 480 numbers of newly hatched sea turtles into the sea from Hikkaduwa and Mirissa, beaches during the period from 05 -11 June 2023. These turtles are released to the sea where retrieved eggs are conserved near lifesaving posts close to the natural habitat of the turtles.

Jun 11, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGN COUPLE FROM RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved a foreign couple during a successful rescue attempt on 09th June 2023.

Jun 09, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED A LOCAL TEENAGER FROM RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Benthota public beach saved a local teenager during a successful rescue attempt on 08th June 2023.

Jun 08, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED ILLEGALLY HARVESTED SHARK FINS

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Galle Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested seven persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins on 06th June 2023 during arrival inspections.

Jun 06, 2023

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COAST GUARD RESCUED A LOCAL FROM RISK OF DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Panadura public beach saved a local during a successful rescue attempt on 03rd June 2023.

Jun 03, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCALS FROM DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Benthota public beach saved two locals during a successful rescue attempt on 29th May 2023. At the Benthota public beach, two local males aged 15 years’ old who were at risk of drowning and being pulled away by currents were rescued by the Coast Guard rescuers stationed at the lifesaving post.

May 29, 2023

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COAST GUARD RELEASED NEWLY HATCHED TURTLES INTO THE SEA

SLCG has released 716 numbers of newly hatched sea turtles into the sea from Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Moragalla, and Mount Lavinia beaches during the period from 15-21 May 2023. These turtles are released to the sea where retrieved eggs are conserved near lifesaving posts close to the natural habitat of the turtles.

May 21, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING

The prompt and skilled action of the SLCG rescuers, who were stationed at the lifesaving post, resulted in the successful rescue of the victims despite unexpected waves and currents in the area.

May 20, 2023

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INTERVENTION BY SRI LANKA COAST GUARD: THWARTING THE ILLICIT SEA SMUGGLING OF KENDU LEAVES

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel, stationed at Coast Guard Station Chilaw, apprehended an individual who was attempting to smuggle a shipment of 331.7 kilograms of Kendu Leaves into the country through sea routes by using Fiber Glass Dinghy.

May 18, 2023

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved two foreign females during a successful rescue attempt on 18th May 2023. At the Mirissa public beach, two Russian females aged 23 years’ old who were at risk of drowning and being pulled away by currents were rescued by the Coast Guard rescuers stationed at the lifesaving post.

May 18, 2023

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