A Hambanthota fisherman died yesterday by drowning in the Magiya fishery harbour whilst attempting to retrieve a fish box fallen into water, police said.
“The deceased, Sherifdeen Ammed Nafardeen, aged 32, was swimming to retrieve the box of fish which was being pulled out to sea by a rip current when he was rescued by the Navy,” Police said. He died after being admitted to the Hambanthota Base Hospital.