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Close and personal! Watch the moment a Maltese diver comes face-to-face with giant stingray
At first, Raniero Borg mistook this stingray for a plastic bag!

Lyndsey Grima

Local diver enthusiast, Raniero Borg, is known for his short diving clips on his social media. During one of his recent dives, he encountered a surprising turn of events when he came, face to face, with a giant stingray that left him in awe.

At first glance, Raniero claims that he mistook the majestic creature for a mere plastic bag in the water. Little did he know that he would soon be face-to-face with this rare sighting.

Stingrays are commonly found on sandy shores, not in caves, making this encounter all the more extraordinary. The video captured the moment when Raniero came close to the magnificent black stingray, leaving him (and us!) amazed by the wonders of the underwater world.

Truly, nature never fails to surprise us with its hidden treasures!

26th July 2023


Lyndsey Grima
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Lyndsey Grima
Lyndsey has always been passionate about all things content. She keeps her storytelling skills sharp by exercising physically as she’s a fitness buff and also mentally as she enjoys reading and travelling.

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