Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A school student lost his life after drowning in the Mahamailankulama tank in Vavuniya. The deceased was identified as an 18-year-old resident of Kovilkulam, Vavuniya.

The student, who studied in the GCE Advanced Level class, entered the tank for a recreational swim and water sports with three other students who recently completed their Advanced Level examinations. Despite his friends rescuing him from the water and rushing him to the hospital after he began to drown, he succumbed to the situation.

Madukanda Police conducted investigations and led evidence regarding the incident before releasing the body to the relatives.

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