Update 3: Man critical after falling down well

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A 60-year-old man who fell down a well this evening is in critical the police said.

The man, Michael Apap, of Swatar, fell down the well, a height of one-and-half storeys, while walking his dog in a field near Gharghur. The well mouth was partly covered by rubbish.

Despite his injuries, Mr Apap had the presence of mind to call for help on his mobile phone. .

The Civil Protection Department was informed but rescuers could not immediately locate the well and when they tried calling Mr Apap back, they found his phone on voice mail.

A team led by Natalino Bezzina eventually found Mr Apap and a paramedic was lowered down the well to give the victim first aid and help carry him out.

Mr Apap was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital where his condition was found to be serious. The police later said his condition was critical.