An American man was rescued after he found himself in difficulty while swimming at the Blue Lagoon in Comino today.

The man was pulled ashore by other swimmers, who raised the alarm. He was transferred to Mater Dei Hospital on an AFM helicopter.

The incident happened at about 3.30 p.m.

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