Teenager Dies in Xgħajra Sea Incident, Toddler Critical After Marsaxlokk Difficulty
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In brief
- A 15-year-old boy from Pakistan died on Saturday after encountering difficulties while swimming in Xgħajra.
- Separately, a 19-month-old girl from Żabbar is in a serious condition after a sea incident in Marsaxlokk.
- Police are investigating both incidents, which occurred on Saturday.
A 15-year-old boy from Pakistan tragically died on Saturday after getting into difficulty while swimming in Xgħajra. Police were informed that assistance was required in the area of the Xgħajra slipway at around 4:45 pm. The teenager was residing in Xgħajra.
In a separate incident, a 19-month-old girl from Żabbar is in a serious condition after encountering difficulties in the sea at Marsaxlokk. This incident also took place on Saturday.
Emergency services responded to both scenes. The police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
Franciscan friars have paid tribute to Nadab John, the 15-year-old Pakistani boy who tragically died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Xgħajra yesterday afternoon. John was an altar boy.
In light of recent sea tragedies, including the death of the teenager and the critical condition of a toddler in Marsaxlokk, calls have emerged for widespread national CPR training.
The Malta Resuscitation Council and an emergency doctor highlighted the importance of community response, noting that currently, fewer than 40% of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from bystanders. They emphasised that immediate CPR can significantly improve survival rates.
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Updates
- : Updated with tributes for the deceased teenager and calls for national CPR training following recent sea tragedies.
- : Updated with further reporting from TVM News and ONE News confirming the victim's identity as Nadab John.