Overview
- He entered the water from a slide on a catamaran around 1pm on Tuesday and quickly got into difficulty near Comino.
- Bystanders pulled him from the water and began CPR before ERRC volunteers provided first aid and transported him to Mgarr Harbour.
- He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at Victoria General Hospital in Gozo, according to Maltese police.
- Magistrate Brigitte Sultana has been informed and a formal inquiry and police investigation are underway.
- Officials have highlighted recent safety incidents at the Blue Lagoon and advanced a rehabilitation plan and a 4,000‑visitor daily cap to improve safety and protect the site’s ecosystem.