A 44-year-old Swiss woman diver tragically lost her life after getting into difficulty while diving off Dwejra Bay in Gozo, Malta. The incident occurred on May 11, with the diver being pulled from the water by fellow divers and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by medical personnel to revive her. Dwejra Bay is known for its stunning coastal formations and popular dive sites, including the Inland Sea and the Blue Hole, a vertical chimney that was once listed among the top 10 diving spots in the world by Jacques Cousteau.
The exact circumstances surrounding the diver’s death are still under investigation by Maltese authorities, with Magistrate Simone Grech leading the inquiry. This incident marks the second scuba diving fatality in Malta this year, following the death of a 45-year-old Dutch man near Ċirkewwa in March. The Dutch diver was part of a group of shore-divers who struggled to exit the water safely due to strong winds and high seas.
Dwejra’s unique landscape, featuring a natural arch that collapsed in 2017, now serves as a dive site, attracting experienced divers from around the world. The area’s complex geology, with its rock formations and potential for strong currents, demands careful planning and execution for safe diving experiences.
