COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGN COUPLE FROM DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Hikkaduwa public beach saved a foreign couple during a successful rescue attempt on 15th April 2023. At the Hikkaduwa public beach, a 27 and 28-year-old Russian male and female who were at risk of drowning and being pulled away by currents were rescued by the Coast Guard rescuers stationed at the lifesaving post.
Apr 15, 2023
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COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCALS AND SIX FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING
The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Posts Mirissa and Panadura public beaches saved two locals and six foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 13th April 2023.
Apr 13, 2023
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ILLEGALLY FISHED LOBSTERS WITH SUSPECTS WERE FOUND CLOSE TO KIRINDA COASTAL AREA
SLCG personnel attached to the Advanced Training Centre in Kirinda conducted a search operation with the assistance of Intelligence Staff on 12th April 2023 at 0400 hrs, in the Diyabunwala area (Close to Palatupana).
Apr 12, 2023
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD APPREHENDED ILLEGALLY HARVESTED SHARK FINS
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Dikovita Fishery Harbour for fishery monitoring and regulating duties arrested six persons possessing illegally harvested dried shark fins on 10th April 2023 during arrival inspections.
Apr 10, 2023
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COAST GUARD RECOVERED SEA TURTLE EGGS AND RELEASED TURTLE HATCHLINGS INTO THE SEA
Through the cumulative cooperation of Coast Guard personnel stationed at life-saving posts Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya, Wellawaththa, Moragalla and Mount Lavinia retrieved 2024 numbers of sea turtles’ eggs from the territory close to their natural habitats during the period from 03 to 09 April 2023. The retrieved eggs are being conserved near the life-saving posts as well as where the eggs have been found. Meanwhile, SLCG has released 4167 numbers of sea turtle hatchlings into the sea from Wellawaththa, Mount Lavinia, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Balapitiya, and Moragalla beaches during the same period.
Apr 09, 2023
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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD AND NAVY ARRESTED ILLEGALLY HARVESTED SEA CUCUMBERS
A one-day lifesaving training camp for students of Gateway College Rajagiriya was conducted on 01st April 2023 at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School (LSTS), Balapitiya. The session was organized with the aim of raising awareness within the children's living environment, to emphasize the importance and the social aspect of knowing lifesaving skills among school students.
Apr 08, 2023
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COAST GUARD ARRESTED THREE PERSONS WITH NARCOTICS
Fast Patrol Boat CG 402 attached to Coast Guard Northern Region apprehended three local fishermen with a fast-moving Fiber Glass Dinghy (FGD) while transferring 06 numbers of sacks containing 76 parcels of Kerala cannabis at the West of Delft island sea area on 04th April 2023.
Apr 04, 2023
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COAST GUARD RECOVERED SEA TURTLE EGGS AND RELEASED TURTLE HATCHLINGS INTO THE SEA
Through the cumulative cooperation of Coast Guard personnel stationed at life-saving posts Mirissa, Hikkaduwa and Mount Lavinia retrieved 1102 numbers of sea turtles’ eggs from the territory close to their natural habitats during the period from 27 March to 02 April 2023. The retrieved eggs are being conserved near the life-saving posts as well as where the eggs have been found. Meanwhile, SLCG has released 4755 numbers of sea turtle hatchlings into the sea from Wellawaththa, Mount Lavinia, Panadura, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa and Dehiwala beaches during the same period.
Apr 03, 2023
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AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON ‘FISHERY LAW’
Regional Director Northern Region conducted an awareness program on 1st and 2nd< April to educate SLN personnel deployed for coastal observation duties at ND Chalei, ND Chundikulam and NDEP Vettilakerny on matters essential for prevention of illegal fishing and other illegal activities. Further, fishing community also were educated on fishery law, illegal fishing activities, other illegal activities in area, SLN/SLCG effort curbing/ preventing illegal activities and the importance of the fishing community contribution to prevent illegal activities.
Apr 02, 2023
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SRI LANKA COASTGUARD CONDUCTED AN AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR GATEWAY COLLEGE RAJAGIRIYA
A one-day lifesaving training camp for students of Gateway College Rajagiriya was conducted on 01st April 2023 at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School (LSTS), Balapitiya. The session was organized with the aim of raising awareness within the children's living environment, to emphasize the importance and the social aspect of knowing lifesaving skills among school students.
Apr 01, 2023
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