A boat carrying tourists capsized on Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya on Sunday after being struck by a speeding jet ski, but all passengers were rescued without serious injury, Ada Derana reported.
Police said the impact overturned the boat, throwing everyone aboard into the water. The Nuwara Eliya Police Lifesaving Unit pulled the tourists to safety. Authorities confirmed there were no fatalities and only minor injuries.
The skipper of the boat and the jet ski operator have both been arrested by Nuwara Eliya Police. They are scheduled to be produced before the Nuwara Eliya District Court on Monday, as investigations continue.
Gregory Lake, a man-made reservoir built during British colonial rule, is one of Sri Lanka’s most visited hill-country attractions. Boat rides, pedal boats, jet skis and speedboats operate on the lake throughout the year, with activity peaking during the April holiday season and the August racing season.
