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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SLCG has released 1053 numbers of newly hatched sea turtles into the sea from Wellawaththa, Mirissa, Dehiwala, Moragalla, and Balapitiya beaches during the period from 08-14 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 14, 2023
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The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post, Mirissa public beach saved a foreign female during a successful rescue attempt on 14th May 2023. At the Mirissa public beach, a 56-year-old Russian female who was at risk of drowning and being pulled away by currents was rescued by the Coast Guard rescuers stationed at the lifesaving post.
May 14, 2023
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The Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued six fishermen who were distressed at sea off the Kaluthara coast on 14th May 2023.
May 14, 2023
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