Updated: Briton drowns off Bugibba

A 64-year-old Briton drowned off Bugibba this afternoon, the police confirmed. The incident happened near Qawra Palace Hotel. People on the scene said the man was still wearing shirt and shorts and may have slipped while on the rocks and hit his head.

A 64-year-old Briton drowned off Bugibba this afternoon, the police confirmed. The incident happened near Qawra Palace Hotel.

People on the scene said the man was still wearing shirt and shorts and may have slipped while on the rocks and hit his head. He was dragged out to sea by the waves. By the time a speed boat reached him, he appeared lifeless.

The body was recovered by an AFM launch and is to be taken to the Maritime Squadron base at Hay Wharf.

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