A man and a woman have the life guards to thank after they fell off their boat off Sliema this afternoon.
Police said a 27-year-old woman from Għaxaq lost her balance and fell from a sailing boat into the sea off Fond Għadir and was unable to climb back on. A 34-year-old man from Żebbuġ tried to help her back on board but he too lost his balance, fell into the water, and was unable to climb back on.
The Malta Red Cross life guards realised the two were in danger in the choppy seas and rushed to their assistance before taking them back on land. No injuries were reported.
The police and the Armed Forces were also on scene.