A body suspected to be that of a Navy sailor who went missing in the naval attack craft accident that occurred off the coast of Angulana on August 15th was recovered by Navy divers this morning (04).
The fast attack craft with 12 sailors on board was involved in an accident off the coast of Angulana on August 15th. At that time, with the assistance of the Angulana police and the fishing community in the area, 11 sailors were immediately rescued.
One sailor went missing and the Navy launched a series of continuous search operations covering the coast from Panadura to Chilaw via Colombo and the adjacent sea area in search of his body.
The Navy confirmed that the body was found during an operation conducted by naval diving teams this morning.