Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 3:00 pm, the police were alerted to an incident requiring urgent assistance in the area of Ras ir-Reqqa, located on the outskirts of Żebbuġ, Gozo.
Police officers responded immediately to the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 34-year-old man from Għajnsielem, found himself in distress while swimming. Nearby individuals noticed the situation and quickly intervened, pulling the man out of the water and providing initial aid.
Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly thereafter and administered further assistance. The man was rushed by ambulance to the Gozo General Hospital. Sadly, despite the efforts of both bystanders and medical teams, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Magistrate Brigitte Sultana has been informed of the case and has opened a magisterial inquiry. Police investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.
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