A couple of photos shared by marine biologist Alan Deidun captured the moment a number of Mediterranean white garden snails covered a Gudja lion statue.
The snails, (Theba pisana) were attempting to seek shelter from the stifling heat in any possible way, and turned this lion statue into their refuge.
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Yesterday, at around 2030hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in an apartment block in Triq Giorgio Borġ Olivier, Rabat, Gozo.
Police convened on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 40 year old Indian man fell around 5 storeys in an internal yard.
The man fell after he attempted to exit from a window as he had gotten locked in the apartment where he lived.
A medical team and Civil Protection were called on site to assist, but he was unfortunately pronounced deceased on site.
An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing.
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Yesterday, at around 1730hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq San Ġwann, Naxxar.
Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 6 year old boy was out in the family fields with his relatives and wandered off.
His relatives began the search shortly after and contacted the police. Various sections of the force were informed and began to search in the areas in the vicinity.
Through the use of a drone, the boy was located in the pool of a different residence and unconscious. He was given preliminary aid by police on site and then by a medical team.
The boy was transported to Mater Dei Hospital but was unfortunately pronounced deceased a while after.
Investigations are ongoing and an inquiry has been opened.
Condolences to all the loved ones.
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Road infrastructure in Gozo continues to improve, with several projects currently underway in Victoria. Final works are being completed on the Sports and Aquatic Pavilion, which is set to open gradually to the public in the coming weeks.
Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, visited key sites including Triq l-Ewropa, where resurfacing has begun in front of the Pavilion. He explained that this area has seen upgrades to underground services and that a broader programme is in place to improve roads that serve the town centre. Work is also progressing on major bypasses including Triq l-Imgħallem, Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur and Triq Ġorġ Pisani, aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Victoria and creating alternative routes to Marsalforn.
In the days ahead, more work will continue on main roads to improve infrastructure and utilities. Minister Camilleri also announced the completion of Triq Santa Dminka, which has been fully resurfaced, signposted and reopened to traffic. Meanwhile, work has begun on Triq Arturo Mercieca and continues on Triq Ġorġ Pisani.
The Minister highlighted that these projects reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing quality of life in Gozo. The Ministry remains focused on delivering safer, modern and sustainable roads across the island.
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