Father and Son drown in Nittambuwa
Two of the same family – a father and a son- drowned in Thunlokinda Oya in Nittambuwa police division yesterday (29) at around 12.30p.m. Police said that the father died while attempting to rescue his drowning son.
The deceased were identified as residents of Ganemulla area; aged 55 and 15 years.
Their bodies were handed over to the relatives following the post mortem examination that was held in Wathupitiwala Hospital.
Nittambuwa Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.