A 50-year-old Polish woman tragically lost her life this afternoon after a wave dragged her into the sea while she was in the area known as Tas-Simar, Qala, Gozo. A 51-year old Polish man, who was accompanying her, jumped into the sea trying to save her, but also lost his life, the Gozo Police said.

The Armed Forces of Malta were called into assist at the scene, which happened at about 3.10pm.

An Magisterial Inquiry has been appointed into the case.

Police investigations are still underway.

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