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Two British men reported drowned on Malta holiday Two British men reported drowned on Malta holiday
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Two British men, including one from Birmingham, have been reported drowned on holiday in Malta. Two British men, including one from Birmingham, have drowned off the coast of Malta while on holiday.
One of the men is believed to be a 35-year-old dentist from Small Heath. A third man survived and notified the authorities. One of the men is believed to be a 35-year-old dentist from Small Heath. A third man survived after being rescued by passers-by.
The man's family said they were notified of his death on Saturday at 19:00 BST.The man's family said they were notified of his death on Saturday at 19:00 BST.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We can confirm the death of two British nationals in Malta."The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We can confirm the death of two British nationals in Malta."
'Got into difficulties''Got into difficulties'
Malta's police force said the two men were both 35-year-old British nationals.Malta's police force said the two men were both 35-year-old British nationals.
They were swimming at the Blue Lagoon, in Comino, at about 15:30 when they got into difficulties.They were swimming at the Blue Lagoon, in Comino, at about 15:30 when they got into difficulties.
"Members from the Armed Forces of Malta went... to assist the two persons," the force said."Members from the Armed Forces of Malta went... to assist the two persons," the force said.
"One person was taken by a private boat to Imgarr whilst the other person was airlifted to the Gozo General Hospital by a helicopter. "One person was taken by a private boat to Imgarr while the other person was airlifted to the Gozo General Hospital by a helicopter.
"Unfortunate they were both certified dead." "Unfortunately they were both certified dead.
"Another 35-year-old man, who was with them, was taken to hospital for treatment after he had also found himself in difficulty."
The force added police investigations were under way.The force added police investigations were under way.