Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard rescued 19 people from drowning during April 2026 in a series of operations carried out along popular beaches around the island.

The rescued group included both locals and tourists, with 14 foreign nationals and 5 Sri Lankans. They were saved at different coastal locations where lifeguard posts were actively monitoring swimming and sea conditions. Victims ranged in age from 5 to 62 and included visitors from countries such as France, Germany, India, Russia, Switzerland, and Australia.

Officials said the rescues were conducted through 16 lifeguard stations set up at key tourist beaches, where personnel responded to emergencies during the month.

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard also noted that since...