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Tragic Recovery: 13-Year-Old Girl Drowned in Malta Storm

1/29/2026

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Divers in Malta recovered the body of a 13-year-old Polish girl on January 28, 2026.
She was swept out to sea by large waves on January 26, 2026 while with her family.
Her father, 49, and brother, 17, were swept off the pavement but reached safety.
The southern Mediterranean has faced several storms this month, damaging infrastructure in Malta, Sicily, and Sardinia.

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Divers in Malta recovered the body of a 13-year-old Polish girl on January 28, 2026.
She was swept out to sea by large waves on January 26, 2026 while with her family.
Her father, 49, and brother, 17, were swept off the pavement but reached safety.
The southern Mediterranean has faced several storms this month, damaging infrastructure in Malta, Sicily, and Sardinia.