
A 71-year-old man from Xewkija, Gozo, was found dead after being spotted face-down in the sea near Comino on Tuesday.
According to a statement by the Malta Police Force, the incident was reported at around 12:45 p.m.
The Armed Forces of Malta were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they located the man and transported him to Mġarr Port in Gozo.
Despite rescue efforts, the man was certified dead upon arrival.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the man had been fishing earlier in the day. Magistrate Dr. Brigitte Sultana LL.D has launched an inquiry into the incident, while police investigations remain ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the case.
#MaltaDaily