At approximately noon, the Police received a distress call reporting an individual in need of assistance in the sea.
Responding swiftly, the Police and a medical team from Mater Dei Hospital rushed to the scene. They discovered the diver on the ground, having been pulled out of the sea by individuals who were with him at the time.
Immediate medical assistance was administered, and the diver was swiftly transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Despite the best efforts of the medical team, the 50-year-old Israeli diver was tragically pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at the hospital.
The loss of a life is always a devastating occurrence, and our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time.
In light of the incident, the Police Magistrate, Caroline Farrugia Frendo, was promptly notified and has initiated an inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The authorities are currently conducting investigations to shed light on the events leading up to the diver’s untimely demise.
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