A Portuguese diver was rescued from rough seas off the coast of Dwejra this morning.

The Armed Forces' Rescue Coordination Centre in Luqa scrambled a helicopter and a search and rescue vessel to render assistance upon receiving the reprot.

The diver was spotted waving for help by the crew of the rescue vessel after a search in the Dwejra area. The man was provided first aid by an AFM rescue swimmer and transferred to Mgarr harbour where an awaiting ambulance took the patient to Gozo general hospital.

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