A 51-year-old man from Achchuveli who had been living in Canada drowned while swimming at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu during a family outing.

A swimming excursion turned tragic at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu when a 51-year-old man drowned in the sea on an unspecified date. The victim, identified as a resident of Achchuveli, had recently returned to Sri Lanka after residing in Canada, according to police reports.

The incident occurred while the man was bathing as part of a recreational gathering with family members and friends. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details surrounding the circumstances of the drowning.

Mullaitivu Police have assumed responsibility for investigating the matter and continue to gather information related to the incident.