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Hantana Hiker Rescued After Overnight Army Operation

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Hiker rescued from Hantana's Katusu Konda on April 13 morning.
Sri Lanka Army launched overnight rescue operation on April 12.
Two officers, eight soldiers braved dense fog for rescue.

A person who went missing while attempting to traverse the "Katusu Konda" trail in the Hantana mountain range was safely rescued by the Sri Lanka Army on Saturday morning, April 13. The rescue operation commenced on Friday, April 12, around 6:40 PM, after Kandy Police received information about the missing individual. A specialized team, consisting of two army officers and eight soldiers from the 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment of the 111th Infantry Brigade, was deployed for the mission. They conducted a challenging search throughout the night amidst dense fog and darkness. The operation successfully concluded with the individual being recovered unharmed.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 14 · 8:47 AM

The hiker was rescued from the "Katusu Konda" ridge in the Hanthana Mountain Range. The rescue operation, initiated based on information from the Kandy Police, commenced on April 12 at approximately 6:40 p.m. A team comprising two officers and eight soldiers from the 2nd (Volunteer) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 111 Infantry Brigade, conducted the mission. Search efforts continued overnight amidst challenging conditions, including darkness and heavy mist, culminating in the successful rescue on the morning of April 13.

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