Three fishermen have been rescued by the Navy after their boat had capsized in seas off Hikkaduwa today (Aug 30).
Acting upon information received by the Police, Officers attached to the Navy Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit had taken swift measures to rescue the fishermen.
According to the Navy, the boat had toppled due to rough seas experienced in the area. The fishermen have been brought back to the shore, Navy said.
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A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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