Drowning Associated Diatoms in Sri Lanka

Drowning can cause death by submersion in a fluid. Each year many people die in Sri Lanka due to drowning. There are different ways and circumstances people drown in fluids, the most common fluid being water. There can be instances where victims are drowned / disposed to water subsequent to "killing". In these instances it is important to identify whether one died because of drowning or due to some other cause. Diatom studies have been helpful in determining the cause of death in drowning associated deaths.