Updated 6.20 pm

A search for a missing swimmer in Gżira ended after he was found safe and sound at his accommodation, a police spokesperson said.

AFM and CPD boats had been searching the area around Manoel Island soon after 4.45 pm when an acquaintance reported the missing man, a Polish national.

A medical team and police were standing by on the shore. 

The acquaintance had raised the alarm after the bather allegedly went into the sea in the area located past the main gate.

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