The police have launched an investigation after an elderly woman was found dead at sea on Tuesday.

The grim discovery was made at about 2pm off the coast of Buġibba. 

The woman, 73 of Mosta, was certified dead at the scene.

Magistrate Marseanne Farruġia is holding an inquiry.

A police investigation is also under way.  

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