Two youths went missing in sea off Uppuveli

Two youths went missing in sea off Uppuveli

January 30, 2017   11:07 am

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Two youths have gone missing while bathing in sea off Uppuveli, police said.


The police believe the youths have drowned in the sea and a search operation is underway to locate the bodies, an official said.


The missing youths, 25 and 28-year-old, have been identified as residents of Selvanayagapuram, Trincomalee.


The search operation is still underway with assistance from the Navy and residents of the area, it was reported.

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