Russian tourist drowns while bathing in sea off Bentota

November 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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By Newswire Editorial

A 30-year-old Russian national has drowned while bathing in the sea off the coast of Bentota on Monday (09).

According to Police, the foreign national was caught in a wave while bathing in the sea and subsequently drowned.

Bentota Police launched an investigation following a complaint received regarding the incident.

The body of the deceased has been placed at the mortuary of the Bentota Hospital.

Further investigations are being conducted by the Bentota Police. (Newswire)