Updated Tuesday 9am.

A diver was hospitalised on Tuesday after finding himself in difficulty in Gozo. 

Police said they were informed of the incident at around 3.30 pm after a 51-year-old Polish national was admitted to Gozo General Hospital. He had been diving off  Xatt l-Aħmar when he found himself in difficulty. 

He was given first aid by his companions, who later took him to hospital for medical assistance. 

He was initially in a serious condition but sources said his condition had improved by Wednesday morning and was not life-threatening.

Duty magistrate Brigitte Sultana has opened an inquiry into the incident. 

A police investigation is ongoing. 

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