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52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya
April 27, 2026 06:53 am A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Anuradhapura. According to investigations, the individual had been on his way to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for overseas travel when he stopped to bathe in the river. It was during this time that the incident occurred. Mahawa Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse. Most Viewed 5 arrested over abduction and murder of person in Mattakkuliya 99% sure Finance Ministry�s computer network has not been hacked � Harsha Seven-day detention order issued on 22 monks arrested with drugs at BIA Bus-lorry collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway Gunman at White House Correspondents� Dinner was targeting top Trump officials � AG Most Viewed Video Stories 🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin
'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at ...
Jason DeGray died a "hero," drowning in the Atlantic Ocean after plunging into a vicious rip current to save his son at a popular beach destination, his wife said. A good Samaritan who rushed from the sand to help was also killed, even as the child was pulled to safety.The man, a father of three from Windsor Locks, Connecticut, reached his son Bryce and pulled the 12-year-old to safety at Cocoa Beach before the current swept him out to sea on April 15, his wife told the Connecticut Post.DeGray "was a hero and an amazing dad and partner," his grieving widow, Meagan DeGray, told the local outlet."He was a great father," she said. "He did everything for his kids. He was such a hard worker."Man, Woman Killed In Rip Current As Lifeguard Shortage Leaves Danger Zones In Beach DestinationGet Breaking News By EmailRead On The Fox News AppThe tragedy occurred at popular Cocoa Beach, with authorities being called to a water emergency involving four people.Two of the people affected, DeGray and 34-year-old Ebony Mount, a woman from Ohio, were transported to a hospital but died, police said."The Cocoa Beach Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic loss," the department said in a release.Navy Sailor Dies After Rescuing 2 Children From High Surf In Hawaii WatersMeagan DeGray said she was with the couple's youngest child at a nearby Airbnb when the accident unfolded, telling the Connecticut Post that it was "super traumatic" not being there."Jason hated the beach," the widow said. "He went in because his son was struggling."An aerial view shows beachgoers near the pier at Cocoa Beach, Fla., on July 29, 2023.(Getty Images)Got A Tip?DeGray, according to his obituary, was a "die-hard" Las Vegas Raiders fan and spent 25 years working in the flooring industry.Follow Us On X"He grew up with a strong sense of loyalty to family and friends, a trait that defined his life," the obituary says. "His children Bailey, Bryce, and Brynn were the center of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them."Beachgoers gather on Cocoa Beach in Florida on July 29, 2023.According to the National Weather Center, the Florida coast – from south of Palm Coast to Miami – is identified as a high risk for rip currents."Conditions are starting to subside, making the ocean a lot more calm or appearing to look more calm. But those surf conditions have caused significant damage to the sandbars causing flash rip currents," Brevard Cou...
Tourist dies in Corfu after being swept away by waves in front of son
A 50-year-old tourist tragically drowned at Roda beach in northern Corfu after being swept away by powerful waves, while her husband was rescued with minor injuries.
Mother creates life jacket drive after 4-Year-old son drowns at a park
A Cedar Springs mom is turning her grief into action after her 4-year-old son drowned at Long Lake Park last July, launching a life jacket drive to prevent others from experiencing the same loss.
