Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:

Troops of the 3 SLNG rescued a mother and her son who were swept away by strong currents while bathing at the Menik river on 26 April 2025. The incident occurred due to the sudden rise in water levels following the opening of the spill gates of the Weheragala Reservoir.

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