Police Not Ruling Out Boat Hit-And-Run In Għaxaq Diver Death Last August
Police said they are not ruling out that soldier and diver Christian Degabriele may have been struck by some form of sea-going vessel that led to his death.
Authorities are now appealing to the public for more information on this case – you can contact police confidentially on 21 224001 or 119.
On 11th August around 5.30pm, police were called to the area between Buġibba and St Paul’s Islands following a report that a 35-year-old diver from Għaxaq had not resurfaced.
Members of the Armed Forces of Malta and the Civil Protection Department started an intensive search and rescue, including a team of divers searching underwater and via patrol boat and helicopter.
Unfortunately, his body was found in the area the next morning.
Police investigations are still ongoing.
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