World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Body of Missing Youth Found Near Mini World's End Viewpoint
Authorities have recovered the body of a 27-year-old man who went missing after reportedly falling from a viewpoint in the Knuckles Mountain Range. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Menikhinna in the Central Highlands.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The body was found near the Mini World's End viewpoint in the Knuckles Mountain Range following a search operation. The deceased has been identified as a 27-year-old resident of Lunuketiya Maditta in Kandegammedda, Menikhinna, according to officials.
The young man reportedly fell from the viewpoint and went missing on Friday, September 11. His family reported him missing after he failed to return, prompting authorities to launch a search in the mountainous terrain.
The incident underscores ongoing safety considerations at the popular tourist attraction, which draws visitors to the Knuckles Range to experience panoramic views of the Central Highlands. The exact circumstances surrounding the fall remain under investigation.