Three climbers lost atop RAK mountain rescued

Ras Al Khaimah - The three Europeans lost their way back from Shaam Mountains were in a bad health condition due to heat exhaustion.

The Air Wing Section of the Ras Al Khaimah Police has rescued three European climbers after they lost their way back from the Shaam Mountains, said
Wing Commander Saeed Rashid Al Yamahi, Head of the Air Wing Section.
A chopper, led by Flight Lieutenant Abdullah Al Shehi, including Flight Lieutenant Victor Pallan and Senior Warrant Officer Mohammed Abdullah Ibrahim, was immediately dispatched to the Shaam Mountains, soon after the operations room was reported about the lost climbers.
"The entire area was extensively searched until two of the lost climbers were found, and later the third one, who had climbed down the mountain."
They were in a bad health condition due to heat exhaustion, he added. "They were given water and first aids, and were then airlifted to the nearest hospital for medical check-up."
Al Yamahi said the air wing is always prepared to handle any emergency reports in a record time.
"Tourists and visitors need to be fully attentive to the road, and be equipped with all necessary electronic devices to easily locate themselves and find their way back."
The Air Wing Section of the Ras Al Khaimah Police has carried out 50 successful air rescue operations at different parts of the first five months of this year, he stated.
"The section has performed a variety of rescue operations on the land, in the sea and atop mountains."
The most recent one was in last month, when the staff rescued three Asian climbers after they lost their way back from a mountain in the Ghalila Valley, Al Yamahi said.
"Late in March this year, they rescued an Arab resident in his thirties after he lost his balance and fell off one of the high mountains at the Sheha area. Also in February, they rescued four tourists of different nationalities, after they lost their way in the Ghalila Valley."
A few months back, a 22-year-old Briton fell down to death from the top of Jais Mountain, the highest peak in the country.
Al Yamahi said all mountain goers, tourists and workers are urged to be more cautious and take all precautionary measures for their safety. "ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com

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