RAK Police rescue injured trekker from Dibba

Monday, 21 December 2020 15:06

An injured trekker stranded at Dibba Al Fujairah has been airlifted to safety.

The Arab national, said to be in his 30s, had alerted the officials about suffering from fatigue during his trek in the Jabal Ghob mountain region.

A rescue team headed by the Ras Al Khaimah Police rushed to the site, and transported the man to the Saqr hospital after administering first-aid.

The officials have urged the public to avoid dangerous terrains and follow safety measures when trekking.

أنقذ طاقم البحث والإنقاذ في قسم جناح الجو بشرطة رأس الخيمة، شخص عربي، في عقده الثالث، تعرض لحالة اجهاد وإعياء خلال رحلة جبلية بمنطقة دبا الفجيرة. pic.twitter.com/u43knvH9wn
— شرطة رأس الخيمة (@rakpoliceghq) December 21, 2020

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