A diver is in critical condition after finding himself in difficulties while swimming off Gozo.

The police said the Frenchman, 53, had been swimming at Xatt l-Aħmar, a popular dive site, on Wednesday afternoon.

He was pulled to shore and given first aid by his colleagues until an ambulance arrived and he was taken to hospital.

Magistrate Paul Coppini is holding an inquiry. 

A 50-year-old Briton died after finding himself in difficulties while swimming at  Ċirkewwa on Tuesday.

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