A 62-year-old Slovak man died this afternoon after finding himself in difficulty at sea while swimming at Għadira Bay.
Police said they were alerted at around 3.30pm.
The man, who lived in St Paul's Bay, was brought ashore by civilians at the scene. An ambulance rushed him to Mater Dei hospital for treatment, but doctors were unfortunately unable to save his life.
Magistrate Marseanne Farrugia has appointed various court experts to assist in an inquiry into the man's death. Police say they are investigating further.