Austrian tourist rescued from drowning

September 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM

A 28-year-old foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning while bathing in the seas off the coast of Mirissa. 

According to the Police, the woman had been caught in a strong current while swimming at Mirissa Beach last afternoon. 

However, she was rescued by a team of Police lifeguards who were on duty at the time. 

The rescued woman is a 28-year-old Austrian national. (Newswire)