Man dies while swimming at Ramla Bay in Gozo

Ramla Bay file photo

A man is reported to have lost his life while swimming in Ramla l-Ħamra beach, in Gozo. The accident happened at around 1.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.

The man, believed to be a Polish national, was given first aid at the scene by the Emergency Response and Rescue Corps lifeguards, as well as a medical team from the Gozo General Hospital. The victim was certified dead a short time later.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

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