Srilanka, June 8 -- Four individuals drowned today while bathing in the Ellewewa reservoir in Polonnaruwa, police reported.

The victims were part of a group who had travelled from Ratmalana to visit relatives in the Dimbulagala area.

According to authorities, the incident occurred when several members of the group entered the water for a swim.

Dimbulagala Police have launched further investigations into the incident.

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