A man has died after being involved what appears to be a boating accident in Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo. 

The 76-year-old Briton, resident in Xagħra, was swimming in the bay at around 12.15pm when he was hit by a boat. 

The boat owner in question took the man to the shore, where he was given first aid by lifeguards. 

An ambulance was rushed to the scene but the man passed away on his way to hospital, sources said. 

An inquiry is being held.

 

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