Updated 9.45am

A man drowned in Birżebbuġa early on Sunday.

Police said the incident happened in Pretty Bay at around 6.15am.

The man, a 32-year-old Indian national who lives in Żabbar, fell into the sea. Fishermen who saw the incident took him ashore and gave him first aid.

A medical team was called on site but the man was certified dead.

An inquiry is being held.

The police are investigating.

 

 

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