(PR 381/26)
Yesterday, at around 1915hrs, the Police were asked to assist after a large stone fell on people who were on a jet ski near Comino.
The Police went immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a natural arch collapsed as a 32-year-old American tourist dived off it. A man and a woman from China were riding a jet ski under the arch when it collapsed.
The American was rescued by a passing boat and brought into Mgarr Harbour, where he was given medical assistance but did not go to hospital.
Meanwhile, Civil Protection officials as well as members from the Armed Forces of Malta were called on site and started conducting a search and rescue operation.
Only a few moments later, the 27-year-old woman was rescued and was also brought into Mgarr Harbour. There she was assisted by a medical team and taken to Gozo General Hospital by ambulance. She was certified to have suffered grievous injuries.
Meanwhile, the search continued for the man who was on the jet ski and who is 26 years old. Unfortunately Army divers found the body of the dead man trapped under heavy rocks . Due to the way it was found, the operation to retrieve the corpse from the sea is still ongoing.
Magistrate Dr Monica Vella LL.D was informed of the case and appointed a Magisterial Inquiry.
Police investigations are ongoing.