The body of the 10-year-old, who was among the 03 girls reported missing after a boat capsized in Mahawelikada Ara in Sooriyawewa, has been recovered.

Three girls, aged 18, 17 and 10 years, drowned and went missing after the boat capsized with 08 people.

The remaining five, including an 08-month-old infant, were rescued rescued by the residents of the area and hospitalised. Police say they infant is not in critical condition.

Those on the boat are identified as residents of Kurunegala area who had visited Sooriyawewa to attend a function at a relative’s place.