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Two individuals were rescued from the rough Qui-si-Sana seas in Sliema on Wednesday night in an operation which included a local hero, civil protection and the Malta Police Force.
Sean Meli established himself as a local hero after he abruptly jumped into the rough seas to save a visibly drowning individual who was dragged out to sea at around 7PM. The victims were a 14-year-old Chinese boy and a 37-year-old Libyan who were saved thanks to efforts this Sliema hero, members of the Civil Protection Unit and District Police.
Eye-witnesses have reported that had it not been for Meli rapid intervention, the youngster would have died. TVM has reported that even the emergency doctor jumped into the sea to aid the Armed Forces in their dinghy deployment.
More details when we have them.
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