The Police have said that the body of a young woman who disappeared [1] after finding herself in distress while swimming in rough seas at Xwejni over the weekend, was found this morning at about 9.15am in Xwejni Bay, during a search by the Armed Forces of Malta and Civil Protection Department.
The young woman, 17, was swimming together with a man, 50, both French, on Saturday afternoon, when at about 5.00pm they started to find themselves in difficulty and were overcome by the rough seas.
Although the man’s body was recovered shortly after by rescuers and winched onto a helicopter, the young woman’s could not be located.
4 Comments To "Body of missing 17-year old female swimmer found in Xwejni"
#1 Comment By James A. Tyrrell On August 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
So very sad. Please people learn to treat the sea with respect and only swim within your limits. Gozo is a beautiful island with lots of lovely safe places to swim so if your not sure about the waters ask a local. Tragic end to what should have been a great holiday.
#2 Comment By Walter Sultana On August 12, 2013 @ 6:09 pm
Our Condolences to their Families, and Friends back home in France , Wished they had asked the Local people for a safety place to swim , before they went in this location to swim . . May they rest in Peace . PS My mother used to tell us this, all the time , before we went to swim when we were young …The SEA has SOFT BELLY ,BUT ALSO has Hard HEAD ,, Meaning not to TRUST the SEA GOZITAN from Xaghra .
#3 Comment By Joyse. On August 13, 2013 @ 5:30 pm
Rest in peace, and condolences to their family
#4 Comment By June lowrie On August 16, 2013 @ 11:13 am
Sadly we seen the rescue and wished we hadent !! My heart gose out to their poor familys , r.i.p ….. Mabey some warning flags would help !! I seen them at rambla I did take notice of them!!!! So mabey orher tourist would to.