Elderly Danish diver dies in Gozo

An elderly Danish diver died yesterday, after finding himself in difficulty, when diving in Ghajnsielem, in Gozo.

Police were informed at around 11am, that the man was in difficulty and immediately rushed to Xatt l-Ahmar to render assistance.

Initial investigations revealed that the 73-year-old Danish man had gone missing after he began struggling whilst diving in the vicinity.

The Armed Forces of Malta and the Civil Protection Department were called in to help in the search for the man.

At 5:45pm, the police were informed that a body had been sighted close to Armier. It was soon identified as that of the missing Danish diver.

Duty magistrate Paul Coppini has opened an inquiry into the death and police investigations are on-going.