Russian tourist rescued from drowning in Hikkaduwa

April 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM

A 29-year-old Russian national has been rescued from drowning in the Pannamgoda sea in Hikkaduwa last evening, the Police said.  

The woman had been swept away while bathing in the sea, after which she had been rescued by two officials of the Hikkaduwa Police Lifeguard Unit, who were on duty at the beach.  

The rescued woman is a 29-year-old Russian national. (Newswire)