A man has died while he was swimming at Ghadira Bay in Mellieha on Tuesday afternoon, the police said Wednesday.
The man, aged 55, of Mellieha, found himself in difficulty while swimming at 6.30pm.
He was helped ashore by other bathers before being assisted by a medical team.
The man was taken to hospital where he died some time later, the police said.
Magistrate Joseph Mifsud is leading an inquiry.