Watch: Search underway in sea off Sliema after swimmer reported in difficulty

A search is underway in the sea off Sliema after a person was reported to be in difficulty while swimming. Video footage from the scene shows two Armed Forces of Malta boats searching the waters near Exiles as a helicopter circles overhead. The Civil Protection Department marine section was on site by 1.30pm, with ambulance services waiting on land

Watch: False Alarm Triggers Sea Rescue Operation Off Sliema Coast

An emergency response unfolded off the coast of Sliema this afternoon after reports emerged of a swimmer allegedly in difficulty near Exiles, however, the incident later turned out to be a false alarm. Witnesses reported seeing multiple Armed Forces of Malta rescue boats searching the area while a helicopter circled overhead as emergency crews scanned

Watch: Search underway in sea off Sliema after swimmer reported in difficulty

Watch: False Alarm Triggers Sea Rescue Operation Off Sliema Coast

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