A man who was unable to get to shore after diving into the so-called Coral Lagoon at L-Aħrax tal-Mellieħa was rescued on Monday morning.

The incident happened at about 11am and involved a group of tourists, one of whom found himself in difficulties.

He was rescued in a joint operation by the Armed Forces of Malta and the Civil Protection Department. 

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