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British tourist rescued from strong current at Mirissa beach

A 65 year old British national who went swimming at Mirissa Beach on January 11, 2026, was rescued after being caught in a strong current and swept out to sea by Sri Lanka Police lifeguards attached to the Kotawila Police Station. The incident took place during the afternoon within the Kotawila Police Division. The foreign national had gone for a swim at Mirissa Beach when he was suddenly pulled away from the shore by a strong sea current. At th…
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ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka broke the news in on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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