Noah Smith : “Indian Couple Drowns on Sri Lanka Holiday”

Colombo: An Indian couple on holiday with their family drowned while at a sea beach near Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka, police said on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as a 35-year-old male and a 33-year-old female, both Indian nationals, and according to preliminary investigations, the victims were a married couple.

They were rescued while drowning after being dragged away by strong waves but unfortunately passed away upon admission to the Debarawewa Hospital.

“The incident occurred on Tuesday during a visit to Sri Lanka with their family at Kirinda Beach,” news portal Adaderana.lk reported. The police did not provide the identities of the victims. Police said that the two individuals were rescued while drowning after being dragged away by strong waves but unfortunately did not survive upon admission to the hospital.

It is noteworthy that more than dozens of people have lost their lives abroad this year, with a majority of them succumbing to attacks. A significant number of these incidents occurred in America.

Recently, an Indian student lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the US on May 23. The deceased, Belem Atchyuth, was a student at the State University of New York (SUNY) from Andhra Pradesh.

Tragic Drowning Incident

An Indian couple’s holiday in Sri Lanka turned tragic when they drowned at a sea beach near Hambantota. The couple, aged 35 and 33, were on vacation with their family when the unfortunate incident occurred. Despite being rescued from the strong waves, they could not be saved and passed away at the hospital.

Foreign Deaths on the Rise

Several individuals have met with untimely deaths abroad this year, many of them falling victim to attacks. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of travellers in foreign countries, with a notable number of fatalities reported in America.

Indian Student’s Tragic Demise

In a separate incident, an Indian student lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the US. Belem Atchyuth, a student at the State University of New York, tragically passed away in the accident. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by individuals studying or travelling abroad.