A man lost his life today after finding himself in difficulty while swimming in Qawra. In a statement, the police said that a 67-year-old man from St Paul's Bay was brought to shore by bystanders in Misrah il-Bajja and given first aid at about 4pm. An ambulance rushed him to hospital, but he was pronounced dead by medical staff at Mater Dei.
The duty magistrate was informed and appointed experts to assist in an inquiry.