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Police praised for daring rescue of Navy personnel off Angulana
Ten police officers have been commended for their swift action in rescuing 11 Navy personnel from waters off the Angulana coast. The successful operation highlighted inter-agency coordination in maritime emergency response.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A group of ten police personnel received official commendation following their successful rescue of eleven Navy officers in distress off Angulana. The operation demonstrated the critical role of rapid response coordination between Sri Lanka's law enforcement and military maritime services.
The rescue operation unfolded as Navy personnel encountered difficulties while conducting activities in the coastal waters near Angulana. Police units stationed in the vicinity responded promptly to the emergency call, mobilizing resources to reach those in distress.
The prompt intervention by the police team prevented what could have developed into a maritime tragedy. All eleven Navy personnel were successfully recovered and accounted for following the rescue effort.
The commendation of the ten police officers underscores the importance of maintaining readiness and effective communication protocols between different state institutions responsible for maritime safety. Officials noted that such inter-agency cooperation remains essential for protecting lives along Sri Lanka's coastlines.
The incident adds to a growing body of successful rescue operations conducted by police maritime units around the island's coastal regions.