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Stray dogs at Ahangama surfing beaches and late night partying

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Sarah M.•3930 rep•2

I am surfing Kabalana and partying in Ahangama tonight Is it safe to walk between the beach clubs late at night considering the stray dogs

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It is absolutely not safe to walk between clubs in Ahangama at 2 AM. The stray dog packs become highly territorial at night and will aggressively bark and occasionally nip at people walking alone in the dark. A dog bite is a serious health concern in Sri Lanka due to rabies. Always pay 300 LKR for a tuk-tuk waiting outside the club to drive you safely down the road.

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Nuwan P.•5905 rep•2

If you are bitten, wash the wound with soap for 15 minutes and go directly to Karapitiya hospital in Galle for free rabies shots.

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David C.•6635 rep•2

I walked from Lamana to my hostel once and got surrounded by dogs. It is terrifying in the dark. Take a tuktuk.

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