PM Robert Abela And Lydia Abela Visit 14-Year-Old Ben As He Leaves ITU

Prime Minister Robert Abela and his wife, Dr Lydia Abela, visited 14-year-old Ben at Mater Dei Hospital as he continues recovering from Sunday’s tragic boating accident.

Ben’s condition has improved, with the teenager now being reportedly moved out of the Intensive Treatment Unit after previously being treated in a serious condition.

The accident happened on Sunday evening when the boat Ben was on ran aground on Sikka s-Safra, off Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.

His father, 48-year-old Keith Caruana from Mellieħa, tragically died from his injuries, while another 44-year-old man from Cospicua remains hospitalised.

Ben’s mother, Yanika, thanked the public for the overwhelming support shown towards her family, as well as the person whose timely emergency call helped rescuers reach the boat.

She said Ben’s recovery would not be easy, but stressed that the family would continue fighting together.

“We never give up. We love you,” she wrote in an emotional message.

Wishing you a continued and speedy recovery, Ben!

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