The body of an elderly French man was found floating out at sea at Ramla Bay yesterday morning.

The 72-year-old was found face down a few metres from the shore at around 8.45am, the police said yesterday.

The body was recovered by officials of the Civil Protection Department.

Police are investigating.

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