Bentota, July 14 -- On July 10, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz handed over a donation of rescue boat engines and other lifesaving equipment to Mr. Asanka Nanayakkara, President of Sri Lanka Life Saving to contribute to Sri Lanka's efforts to improve water safety.

This equipment will greatly increase the organizations ability to conduct lifesaving activities in the rough coastal waters around Sri Lanka and will help strengthen Sri Lanka's search and rescue capabilities during the monsoon flooding season.

The U.S. Department of Defense funded the donation, which includes 3 Suzuki 40hp outboard motors for use with inflatable rescue boats, 44 safety helmets for boat operators, 11 rescue ropes and 22 life buoys r...