British diver dies in Gozo

A 57-year-old Briton died yesterday after finding himself in difficulty while diving at Xwejni bay, limits of Marsalforn in Gozo, the police said. The Briton was diving together with a friend when the accident happened at around 4 p.m. Other divers who...

A 57-year-old Briton died yesterday after finding himself in difficulty while diving at Xwejni bay, limits of Marsalforn in Gozo, the police said.

The Briton was diving together with a friend when the accident happened at around 4 p.m. Other divers who were in the vicinity tried to help after being alerted by the friend. However, they recovered the lifeless body from the water some eight metres beneath the surface and took it to shore.

Investigations are being carried out by the police and an autopsy is to be held today.

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