New Details on Comino Arch Collapse: Kayaker Spotted Crack, Tourist Dived Moments Before

2026-06-28T16:50:25.29+00:00 · Updated 2026-06-29T02:03:04.072+00:00

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on the Comino rock arch collapse that killed a tourist. New details have emerged regarding the natural arch's collapse on Saturday evening, which tragically claimed the life of a 26-year-old Chinese tourist.

A kayaker has come forward, stating she observed a crack in the arch two weeks prior to the incident. She noted that there were no signs warning individuals not to approach the arch, either from land or sea.

Police have also indicated that an American tourist dived off the arch just moments before it gave way. Footage showing the arch before its collapse has also surfaced. The incident occurred as the Chinese tourist was on a jet ski.

Investigations into the exact cause of the collapse and any potential contributing factors are ongoing.

Further details have emerged regarding the tragic collapse of a rock arch in Comino yesterday, identifying the victim as a jet ski driver. The individual was reportedly trapped underwater following the rockfall.

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on new details surrounding the Comino arch collapse, including a kayaker who had observed a crack in the arch two weeks prior to the incident. Police had also confirmed that an American tourist had dived off the arch just moments before it fell, killing a Chinese tourist. No warning signs were present near the arch at the time of the collapse.

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on the tragic rock collapse in Comino. The body of the tourist who died in the incident has now been recovered.

The tourist lost their life when a large rock fell onto a jet ski in the Comino area. Police and Armed Forces of Malta personnel were involved in the operation to retrieve the body.