Police were called to Ramla Bay, Gozo Island, on Monday afternoon(Image: Getty Images)
A man has gone missing following the tragic death of an 11 year old boy who got into trouble while swimming in Malta. Emergency services were called to Ramla Bay, and an “intensive search” was launched by dinghy and helicopter just after 1pm on Monday. The young boy was rescued from the water and rushed to the hospital, but sadly, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. It remains unclear whether the two were swimming together when they encountered difficulties.
The Meteorological Office had issued a warning about strong winds hitting Malta at the beginning of the week.
Since 2025 began, there have been 16 reported drownings in the country.
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The search for the unnamed man resumed this morning. Magistrate Brigitte Sultana is conducting an inquiry into these recent incidents, according to local reports, reports the Mirror.
The search for the unnamed man resumed on Tuesday morning (Image: Getty Images)
Just last month, another British tourist tragically drowned at a renowned landmark in Malta after sliding from a pleasure boat into the sea.
The 43 year old man plunged into the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon in Comino. Fellow holidaymakers noticed him going underwater and managed to pull him to the surface, where they started CPR. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
A police spokesperson confirmed that Magistrate Brigitte Sultana has initiated an inquiry into the tragic incident. Volunteer first-aiders from Malta’s Emergency Response and Rescue Corps rushed to the scene and transported him to Mgarr Harbour in Gozo.
Sadly, the incidence of drowning in Malta is on the rise.
In August, a 35 year old Italian man tragically lost his life after encountering difficulties at the Blue Lagoon.
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In April, a 71 year old fisherman’s body was discovered off the coast of Comino, just hours after he was reported missing.
A Spanish tourist also met a tragic end after an accident in the water where she was struck by a propeller while boarding a boat in Comino. She sustained severe injuries during the July incident and later succumbed to them.
Despite being one of Malta’s top attractions, the Blue Lagoon has long been a source of safety concerns, including for its natural ecosystems.
The website assures visitors about safety measures, stating: “In Blue Lagoon there are life guards that will make sure that you will stay safe. Since May and until October there is a swimming area that is covering the whole lagoon and allows you to swim in safety.”