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title: "Diver in Serious Condition After Incident Off Comino"
date: 2026-08-23T10:58:35.272+00:00
updated: 2026-08-23T23:00:36.817+00:00
topics: ["National", "Local", "Health"]
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# Diver in Serious Condition After Incident Off Comino

## In brief

- A 51-year-old Italian diver is in serious condition after experiencing difficulties while diving off Comino.
- The incident was reported around 1pm on Saturday, August 23, 2026, with the diver brought to Mġarr Harbour in Gozo.
- Police and medical assistance were requested after the diver was found unconscious.

A 51-year-old Italian diver is currently in serious condition in hospital after encountering difficulties while diving off the coast of Comino. The incident was reported to authorities around 1pm today, August 23, 2026.

Following the incident, the diver was brought to Mġarr Harbour in Gozo. Emergency services, including an ambulance, were called to the scene to provide assistance.

Police confirmed that the diver was found unconscious. Newsbook initially reported the diver was in critical condition, while Lovin Malta specified the diver's age and nationality, stating he was in serious condition.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both outlets reported the incident factually, with Lovin Malta providing additional details about the diver's age and nationality.

## Updates

- **2026-08-23:** Updated with reporting from The Malta Independent confirming the diver remains in critical condition following complications underwater.

## Sources (3)

- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/diver-in-critical-condition-after-comino-incident/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/51-year-old-diver-in-serious-condition-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-comino/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-08-23/local-news/Italian-diver-in-critical-condition-after-complication-off-Comino-6736292316)

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