Lost fisherman located

An AFM aircraft this afternoon guided a fisherman to Malta after he lost his bearings when out of sight of Malta. Despite the distance, the fisherman, who left from Birzebbuga, managed to use a mobile phone to call for help. An AFM maritime patrol...

An AFM aircraft this afternoon guided a fisherman to Malta after he lost his bearings when out of sight of Malta.

Despite the distance, the fisherman, who left from Birzebbuga, managed to use a mobile phone to call for help.

An AFM maritime patrol aircraft quickly located the boat and directed it to Malta.

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