A 51-year-old Polish diver was hospitalised on Tuesday after encountering difficulties while diving in Gozo.
Authorities were alerted to the situation around 3:30 p.m., when the man was admitted to Gozo General Hospital, where he was later certified to be in serious condition.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the diver ran into trouble while exploring the waters near ix-Xatt l-Aħmar. His companions administered first aid at the scene before transporting him to the hospital for further treatment.
An inquiry has been opened, and police investigations are ongoing.
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