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77-year-old John Perkins is the man identified as having unfortunately lost his life during a storm when his yacht in Marsaxlokk was wrecked on the coast.
His daughter, Emma Walker, described him as a friend to many, as well as a lover of the sea. ‘He loved the sea and now he will be part of it forever’ she said in a Facebook post.
Perkins lost his life after his yacht cut its moorings and ended up getting wrecked against the shore due to gale force winds on Thursday. His body was found off Delimara on Friday morning by an Armed Forces Patrol boat.
Perkins was also described as a good dad, grandad, great grandad and brother to all those who loved him. ‘We’d like to thank you all for being part of his journey’ said Walker in tribute.
The police had said that at around 7pm on Thursday they were informed that the yacht had cut its moorings, but the police found no one inside the wreckage. They were informed that the man was on the vessel at the time of the accident. Rest in Peace John.
Condolences to all the family.
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