Update:
A British father and son who drowned while on holiday in Gozo have been identified as Mohammad Qadoos, 37, and his 11-year-old son Ayan.
The pair got into difficulty while swimming off Ramla Bay on Monday afternoon. Ayan was pulled from the water and pronounced dead shortly after, while his father’s body was recovered two days later between San Blas and Ramla Bay.
The mother, who was on the beach with the couple’s two younger children, is being supported by relatives who have since flown to Malta.
The Meteorological Office had issued a strong wind warning on the day of the tragedy. Following the incident, an emergency doctor renewed calls for a year-round beach flag system and lifeguard presence, noting that Malta’s beaches remain busy even outside the summer season.
A magisterial inquiry is underway.
Earlier:
11-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty while swimming at Ramla Bay – Body of missing man found at sea
Earlier on Wednesday morning, the police were informed by the Armed Forces of Malta that, unfortunately, the man was found dead at sea.
Police investigations and the magisterial inquiry are still underway.
Earlier:
11-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty while swimming at Ramla Bay – Search ongoing for missing man
At around 1:15pm on Monday, Police were informed that assistance was needed at Ramla Bay, Xagħra, Gozo.
Initial investigations revealed that a 37-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy, both from the UK, found themselves in difficulty while swimming.
Members of the Armed Forces of Malta and the Civil Protection Department were immediately called to assist, launching an intensive search operation using a dinghy and helicopter.
The boy was the first to be rescued from the sea and was given medical assistance at the scene before being taken to Gozo General Hospital by ambulance. Sadly, he was later certified dead.
The search for the man is still ongoing.
Magistrate Jean Paul Grech has been informed of the case and appointed a Magisterial inquiry, while Police investigations continue.
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