A Bulgarian man, aged 53, is in hospital after he found himself in difficulty while swimming at Għajn Tuffieħa Bay yesterday afternoon, the police said. The man, who resides at Ta' Xbiex, was pulled ashore by people who were nearby and realised what was happening. He was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.

The police said his condition was serious but not life threatening.

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