Man, 45, dies at Blue Lagoon

Polish man finds himself in difficulty whilst swimming at Blue Lagoon and dies moments later at hospital

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A man has lost his life after finding himself in difficulty whilst swimming at Blue Lagoon in Comino.

The incident happened at around 2pm when lifeguards dived into the sea to rescue the man, 45 from Poland, who found himself in difficulty.

After receiving first aid, the man was taken to the Gozo General Hospital. He unfortunately passed away moments later.

A magisterial inquiry has been appointed.