A Danish 16-year-old girl is in a critical condition after finding herself in difficulties while swimming at Ghadira Bay in Mellieha this morning.

The incident happened at 8.25am.

The police said the girl was given first aid by her mother until an ambulance arrived and took her to Mater Dei Hospital.

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