Five divers were rescued off the coast of Dwejra just after 11 a.m. yesterday after they found themselves in difficulty in rough seas and force five winds, which made it impossible for them to make it to shore safely.

The divers, all German, were rescued by an Armed Forces inshore patrol boat.

They were taken to Mġarr Harbour where they disembarked safely.

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