50-year-old Emirati falls off a cliff in RAK, rescued

Ras Al Khaimah - He sustained fractures and other injuries.

A 50-year-old Emirati was walking on a rocky mountain in Ras Al Khaimah when he slipped and fell off a cliff, the authorities said on Wednesday. The Air Wing team of the Ras Al Khaimah Police immediately came to his rescue and took him to a hospital. He sustained serious injuries and fractures.

Group Commander Saeed Al Yamahi, head of the Air Wing Section, said the incident happened a few days ago. As soon as they received the report, the search and rescue team was dispatched to the site. “The entire area was searched until the injured man was found, provided with first aid, and then moved to Saqr hospital.”

The incident was just one of a number of such trekking accidents reported recently. A few days ago, the Air Wing team also rescued an Arab trekker who suffered injuries in the mountains of Dibba Fujairah.

“Two European tourists, who were injured while trekking the Sheha mountains in Ras Al Khaimah, were also rescued,” Al Yamahi said.

With more people exploring the mountains to enjoy the winter weather, the officer reminded adventurers to be extra cautious.