Russian swimmer found dead at St George's Bay

Lifeless body of 65-year-old Russian swimmer was lifted out of the water by other swimmers at St George's Bay. 

A 65-year-old Russian man was found dead at St George’s Bay in St Julian’s this evening.

Police said the man’s body was spotted face down in the sea at St George’s Bay at around 6:10pm.

The lifeless corpse was then lifted out of the water by other swimmers.

Initial investigations suggest that the Russian  had been swimming at St George’s Bay

The cause of the death is still unknown.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Duty Magistrate Doreen Clarke is heading an inquiry.