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Dubai Police rescue two in desert, sea operations

Dubai - His car was stuck in the sand in the outskirts of the emirate

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Published: Fri 29 Dec 2017, 6:59 PM

Last updated: Fri 29 Dec 2017, 9:14 PM

A man who was stranded in the desert area in the outskirts of Dubai has been rescued by the police after his car was stuck in the sand.
Police was notified by the driver that his vehicle was stuck in the sands at Al Lisaili area. Police Air Wing chopper started surveying the area in search of the man and his vehicle. They used a thermal camera to locate the man's whereabouts. He was eventually spotted and given aid by the authorities.

In a separate incident, the Dubai Police also saved a tourist from drowning in the sea.
The marine rescue team at Dubai Police managed to save a 50-year--old European from drowning in the sea at Kite Beach, Jumeirah. The man failed to swim in the strong current and soon became exhausted.
Lieutenant Colonel Ali Abdullah Al Qaseeb Al Naqabi, head of the marine rescue section at Dubai Ports Police station said the command and control room at Dubai Police was alerted of the tourist who was about to drown.
"A boat of the rescue section anchored near the area and moved quickly after being informed. The crew managed to save the tourist in just two minutes. He was given first aid and the tourist's condition is now fine," he said adding the tourist whose life was saved extended thanks and appreciation to the team for saving his life.
Lt. Colonel Al Naqabi urged beachgoers to take precaution and listen to the advice of life guards and rescue personnel for their own safety.
Once the red flag is raised, those in the water should stop swimming, while others should avoid going in too. He added that there are nine marine rescue points that deal with emergency cases in different parts of the emirate, comprising divers, rescuers as well as manned-boats, water and amphibian bikes.

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