A 19-year old Brazilian man was rushed to hospital on Saturday afternoon after finding himself in difficulty while swimming at Balluta Bay. 

Police said the teenager was rushed to hospital by ambulance after being pulled out of the water at the St Julian's beach by another man who was close by at the time. 

His injuries were certified as serious.

A magisterial inquiry was appointed and police investigations are ongoing.  

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