Eleven pilgrims drowned in Sri Lanka 19/02/17 - 4:17 PM Source: Belga Sri Lankans watch the rescue from the shore. © ap. At least 11 people, including a child and five women, have died when their overloaded boat sank in Sri Lanka. The victims were Catholic pilgrims who took part in a parade of fishing boats, police said. Medi-Aid has donated an amount to support the relatives. This document describes how the money will be spent and for whom. .