Russian national dies in Hikkaduwa

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A foreign national has drowned in the Hikkaduwa beach around 11.30 pm yesterday (06).

A 48-year-old Russian national who was staying at a hotel near the Hikkaduwa town had died in this manner.

The accident took place when she went to bathe in the beach behind the hotel.

The body is being kept at the Balapitiya Hospital.

Hikkaduwa Police is conducting further investigations.