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COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa rescued a Ukrainian male, during successful rescue attempt on 22nd February 2022. A 31 years old Ukrainian male, was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Mirissa beach. Victim was transferred to District General Hospital Matara by Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service to provide further medical care.

Feb 22, 2022

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COAST GUARD RELEASES 343 SEA TURTLES HATCHLINGS TO SEA

Three Hundred and Forty Three (343) sea turtle hatchlings hatched from 363 turtle eggs conserved under the SLCG Rohana at Mirissa and Life Saving Post Hikkaduwa were released safely into the sea on 17th February 2022.

Feb 20, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED THREE FOREIGNERS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued a Russian lady and two Lithuanian nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 18th February 2022.

Feb 20, 2022

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JAPANESE DELEGATION PAID A COURTESY CALL ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

The Director General-Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake welcomed the delegation from Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 20th February 2022 and appreciated their visit all the way to Mirissa.

Feb 20, 2022

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OFF SHORE OIL SPILL TRAINING EVALUATION EXERCISE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

The SLCG has conducted offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the JICA and Mobile Cooperation Team of JCG members.

Feb 17, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO CIVILIANS AT GOPALPURAM BEACH

Lifesavers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Gopalpuram beach, Trincomalee rescued two local males during successful rescue attempts on 16th February 2022

Feb 16, 2022

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED A FISHING VESSEL WITH ILLEGALLY HARVESTED DRIED SHARK FINS AND FISH

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Codbay Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties apprehended a Multiday Fishing Vessel along with six fishermen in possession of illegally harvested dried Shark fins and fish on 16th February 2022.

Feb 16, 2022

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AN INJURED GREEN TURTLE RESCUED IN THALARAMBA BEACH

Based on the information provided by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel, an injured Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) was rescued at Thalaramba beach, Mirissa with the support of the villages on 12th February 2022. The rescued turtle with a gaping wound in its head was unable to swim and found very close to the shore.

Feb 15, 2022

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COAST GUARD RESCUED FOUR FOREIGNERS AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Benthota rescued four Kazakhstan nationals, during successful rescue attempts on 11th February 2022. Three Kazakhstan males and a female were rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Benthota beach.

Feb 15, 2022

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARRESTED TWO PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF A LIVE TURTLE

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Thoduwawa arrested two persons in possession of a live turtle in Iranawila beach on 15th February 2022.

Feb 15, 2022

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