Swimming In Xlendi Bay To Be Avoided For Health Concerns

Jun 23 2025

The Environmental Health Directorate would like to inform the public that swimming at Xlendi Bay is not recommended until further notice.

After heavy rain on 20 June 2025, water from the Xlendi Valley, flowing down from Rabat and other parts of central Gozo, carried soil and other materials into the sea.

This may have affected the water quality and could be a risk to people’s health.

Environmental Health Officers are taking water samples from four points around Xlendi Bay to check if it’s safe. For now, it’s not clear how long this warning will stay in place.

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Local Snails Cover Gudja Lion Statue As Heat Intensifies

Jun 23 2025

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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Man Dies After Falling 5 Storeys In Gozo Apartment Block

Jun 23 2025

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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6 Year Old Boy Drowns In Naxxar Pool

Jun 23 2025

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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