UAE: 13 residents rescued from a sinking picnic boat off country's coast

The UAE's National Guard rescued 13 individuals from a sinking picnic boat off the country's coast on Sunday, May 18.

In a swift and coordinated effort, the operation was launched after emergency services received a distress signal from the boat carrying both citizens and residents.

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Rescue teams from the National Centre for Search and Rescue and the Coast Guard were immediately deployed to the scene, where they managed to reach the vessel in time.

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Specialised canoes equipped with advanced capabilities were deployed to safely transport the individuals from the sinking boat.

All 13 people were successfully evacuated without any reported fatalities. Medical teams were on standby to assess the rescued individuals, and any injured individuals were given prompt attention.

Authorities praised the rapid response and professionalism of the teams involved, noting that the operation highlighted the preparedness and effectiveness of the country's emergency response units.

Earlier in the day, the National Guard carried out a critical medical evacuation operation after the sinking of a cargo vessel in the regional waters of the UAE. Three Asians were rescued from a sinking cargo ship in a coordinated operation involving the National Guard, Coast Guard, and Search and Rescue units.

Last week, a 50-year-old Indian national was airlifted to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi after sustaining burns and multiple injuries aboard a cargo ship in the UAE's territorial waters. Utilising specialised search and rescue aircraft, the team was able to reach the vessel swiftly and transport the injured crew member to receive urgent medical care.