Fifteen year-old Thusith Sanjaya Dissanayake of Baddegama Christ Church College drowned yesterday after going for a swim with his brother and friends at Anwita, Hanneliya which is part of the Gin Ganga.
The victim, who has gone to school in the morning, had returned home as there were no teachers due to a trade union action.
While swimming, the victim had suddenly disappeared in the waters. According to a witness, the friends of the victim had immediately informed the Navy about the plight of their friend, but to no avail. Several youths had later searched and located the body.
The body was then taken to the Baddegama district hospital.
The deceased was a Grade 10 student. His father is a principal of a school in Wanduramba, Mabotuwana area. According to sources, he too had joined the trade union action which was held yesterday.