Earlier today afternoon at around 2.30pm, the lifeguards of the Emergency Response Rescue Corps, said that they were alerted by the public that  British man, who was swimming at the Crystal Lagoon, Comino needed assistance, after getting into difficulties.

The ERRC said that lifeguards, who are stationed in Blue Lagoon area, went to assist with hydroambulance Lifesaver 1. “They found him unresponsive and assisted him by providing all lifesaving measures.”

An AFM helicopter was called on site to transfer the man to the Gozo General Hospital for further assistance. The ERRC said that the man was swimming alone, as no relatives of the casualty were present on site.

The Police have confirmed that the man, aged 59, has unfortunately lost his life.

Duty Magistrate Dr P Coppini LLD appointed an inquiry into the case and Police investigations are underway.

The lifeguarding service at the Blue Lagoon in Comino is possible due to financial support from the Malta Tourist Authority. Support is also being provided by the Ministry for Gozo, Mgarr Marina, Transport Malta, Police, Armed Forces of Malta, and the Civil Protection Department.

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