COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCALS FROM RISK OF DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Gopalapuram public beach saved two locals during a successful rescue attempt on 25th June 2023.
COAST GUARD RESCUED A LOCAL FROM THE RISK OF DROWNING
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Lifesavers temporarily attached to Sella Katharagama point 02 (Manik River) Lifesaving Post saved a local during a successful rescue attempt on 24th June 2023.
COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCALS AND TWO FOREIGNERS FROM THE RISK OF DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Posts Mirissa and Gopalapuram public beaches saved two locals and two foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 21st June 2023.
COAST GUARD RELEASED NEWLY HATCHED TURTLES INTO THE SEA
SLCG has released 429 numbers of newly hatched sea turtles into the sea from Mirissa, beach during the period from 12 -18 June 2023. These turtles are released to the sea where retrieved eggs are conserved near lifesaving posts close to the turtles’ natural habitat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.