76-Year-Old Irish Man Passes Away After Drowning Incident in Malta
A 76-year-old man from Ireland has passed away after encountering difficulties while swimming in the sea off the coast of Malta.In an official statement, the Maltese police reported that the man lost his life while swimming near the coastal town of St Julian’s.
Witnesses who saw the incident called for assistance, and the man’s body was retrieved from the waters close to the Cavalieri Hotel in St Julian’s Bay at approximately 12:45 PM local time.
Emergency services were on hand when the tourist, as identified by the police, was brought to the shore. He was declared dead shortly thereafter.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that it is aware of the situation and is offering consular support.