Two youths bathing in the Diganawela Ella in Welewathugoda, Kolonna are reported to have drowned to death.
The two 17-year-olds had gone to bathe in the falls last afternoon (March 28), according to the Police Media Division.
Subsequently, the bodies of the two youths have been recovered upon a search.
The deceased are residents of the Godakawela area.
Kolonna Police have launched investigations into the incident.
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