Missing diver found in wreck

A British diver missing since November 3 has been found partially buried in silt in the wreck of the MV Xlendi.

The grim discovery was made at about 1 p.m. by divers and volunteers of the Civil Protection Department earlier today.

Paul Swain, an experienced, diver, had been exploring the wreck off Xatt l-Ahmar in Gozo when he went missing.

His diving buddies had immediately launched a search, but conditions were difficult since the wreck is upside down at a depth of almost 45 metres.

Efforts for the body to be recovered will continue tomorrow.