A foreign tourist was reported dead after drowning while bathing in the seas in the Seenimodera area in Tangalle.
The Police stated that the tourist had been swept away after getting caught in a wave, but had been rescued by people in the vicinity.
However, he was reported dead after being admitted to the Tangalle Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as a 49-year-old German national.
The Tangalle Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)