Inmate dies after deer attack at Open Prison Camp in Weerawila

A prison inmate undergoing rehabilitation at the Open Prison Camp in Weerawila has died after reportedly being gored by a deer while engaged in cleaning work within the camp premises.

According to the police, the incident had occurred yesterday (08), when the inmate was reportedly attacked by a deer roaming freely within the camp.

He was subsequently admitted to Debarawewa Hospital for treatment but had succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased has been identified as a 30-year-old resident of Warapalana, police said.

The body has been placed in the mortuary of Debarawewa Hospital, while the post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted today (November 9).

Weerawila Police have commenced further investigations into the incident.