Timely action saves woman

Timely action taken by naval personnel attached to the naval detachment in Kalutara saved the life of a young woman who tried to drown herself in the Kalu Ganga.

Naval personnel spotted the young woman running towards the river and plunged into the river.

Acting swiftly, Seaman P Piyaratne swam towards the struggling woman in the river and brought her ashore safely.

The woman in her late teens was rushed to the Nagoda hospital for medical treatment.