Monday, 12th January 2009 - 07:09CET

Video: Bad weather interrupts search for diver

A sea search for a Maltese diver reported missing at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay had to be called off early this afternoon because of severe weather conditions, an AFM spokesman said.

Herbert Mercieca , 34, from Rabat, was reported missing by his brother Jesmond at 10.30 p.m. yesterday and the AFM Rescue Co-ordination Centre immediately launched a search and rescue operation, despite the adverse weather conditions. The weather at the time was South-Easterly Force 5 becoming Easterly Force 7 to Gale Force 8.

The launch 'Melita 1' and a team of Explosive Ordnance Divers were dispatched to the area where they found the diver's diving float and harpoon. A car believed to belong to him was also found.

A search along the coast is also being made by AFM and Civil Protection Department personnel.

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Comments

Reno Mercieca (on 14/1/09)

Dear Peter Carmen Jesmond Pauline and family Angie and my children are praying that Herbert is found soon .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.Love and God bless you all.From Reno Angie and family.

Gerald Micallef (on 12/1/09)

Dear Herbert, May the Good Lord give you the help you need where ever you are... Dear Jesmond, Pauline and Family, may Our Lord grant you faith, courage and strength during this time of trial. With sincere love and prayers, Gerald.