National Guard Command rescues two people missing at sea - GulfToday

National Guard Command rescues two people missing at sea

  • 03 Feb 2024
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Rescue helicopter airlifts one of the two missing persons. WAM

The National Guard Command, represented by the National Search and Rescue Centre and the UAE Coast Guard Division/Third Squadron, in coordination with the Air Wing Department of the Ministry of Interior, carried out a search and rescue mission for two people in their thirties of Asian nationality who were missing at sea after their boat sank due to fluctuating weather conditions.

By combining resources and coordinating efforts, the search and rescue teams were able to locate the two missing people, who were suffering from severe fatigue and exhaustion, despite the weather conditions.

They were evacuated by a Ministry of Interior's helicopter and transported to Al Qassimi Hospital to receive necessary treatment.

WAM


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