Dubai: Emirati sailor rescues 8 fishermen from drowning, honoured

An Emirati sailor, who heroically rescued eight fishermen from drowning during a fishing trip, has been honoured by the Dubai Police.

Issa Mohammed Al Falasi was on a fishing trip when he noticed a person being carried away by the waves, at a distance. Without hesitation, he swiftly swung into action and rescued the individual.

Al Falasi went on to provide first aid and then realised that there were nine more people aboard the boat who needed immediate assistance. Al Falasi embarked on a search and managed to save eight fishermen. Unfortunately, he was unable to rescue two others as they had already drowned before he could reach them. He did manage to retrieve their bodies.

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The brave sailor was honoured by Major General Ahmed Mohammed Rafie, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Community Happiness and Logistics Affairs at Dubai Police, for his swift response and the rescue operation.

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