An Irish tourist, 65, has died after finding himself in difficulties while swimming in rough seas off Golden Bay.
The incident happened at about noon.
The tourist was pulled to shore and given first aid before being hoisted on board an AFM helicopter which was diverted from an exercise.
The helicopter landed on the helicopter pad at St Luke's Hospital and the man was conveyed to Mater Dei in an ambulance.
The Mater Dei helicopter pad is currently not being used because of nearby construction works.
Video - Steve Mercieca. Picture - Mario Mifsud
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