Elderly woman dies swimming

A 72-year-old Norwegian woman died while swimming at Għadira Bay in Mellieħa, yesterday afternoon, the police said. The woman was recovered unconscious from the sea by relatives and other helpers after they noted that she was lifeless. Attempts to...

A 72-year-old Norwegian woman died while swimming at Għadira Bay in Mellieħa, yesterday afternoon, the police said.

The woman was recovered unconscious from the sea by relatives and other helpers after they noted that she was lifeless. Attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. The woman was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital in an ambulance and was declared dead soon after.

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