A foreign diver in distress was earlier today winched to safety by Armed Forces of Malta personnel off Wied iz-Zurrieq.

The diver was located by an AFM helicopter crew and winched to a safe area. The crew from an awaiting ambulance examined the diver who did not require further medical treatment.

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