The search for a missing snorkeler at Ghajn Tuffieha continued this morning, with an Italian Military Mission helicopter searching the area.

Herbert Mercieca, 34, of Rabat was reported missing by his brother Jesmond at 10.30 p.m. on Sunday and the AFM Rescue Co-ordination Centre immediately launched a search and rescue operation, despite the adverse weather conditions. The sea search had to be called off early yesterday afternoon.

His diving float, harpoon and a car believed to belong to him were found yesterday.

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