A 54-year old German woman lost her life on Monday afternoon while diving at Dwejra, San Lawrenz, Gozo.
Police said that the incident happened at around 12.30pm.
The Police immediately went to the scene together with a medical team from the Gozo General Hospital as well Civil Protection Department personnel and the Armed Forces of Malta. They found that the female diver had been brought ashore by people at the scene.
Despite medical assistance provided, the woman was unfortunately certified dead.
Magistrate Dr Simone Grech was informed of the case and an inquiry was opened.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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