A 26-year-old Chinese tourist was killed and a 27-year-old Chinese woman was seriously injured on Saturday, June 27, 2026, when a natural rock arch collapsed onto their jet ski in Comino, Malta.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p. m.
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at the "Kissing Elephants" formation.
A 32-year-old American tourist allegedly jumped from the arch into the sea, triggering the immediate collapse of the structure, according to ua.
news.
Divers from the Armed Forces of Malta recovered the body of the male tourist pinned to the seabed.
The injured woman was transported to Gozo General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Investigation Launched
A Maltese magistrate has launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the collapse, as reported by The Times of Malta.
Kayaker Michelle Attard Tonna stated that she had noticed structural vulnerabilities in the natural landmark prior to the incident.
A spokesperson for Outdoor Explorers Malta, a local boat tour operator, described the site as "a bit of a niche spot, but iconic for those who knew about it."
The company noted that the location was highly popular among snorkellers and regularly visited by boat charters for photography.
"It is with deep sadness that we must report that one person has lost their life in this incident," Outdoor Explorers Malta stated on its Facebook page.
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Local adventure enthusiast Conrad Neil Gatt expressed concerns on social media regarding safety management at the site, noting that no warning signs had been erected despite historical rockfall accidents in Malta's coastal regions.
