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Dubai Police divers to the rescue as tourist drops valuables in Hatta Dam

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Dubai - He had called 999, seeking help.

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By Team KT

Published: Tue 17 Aug 2021, 3:53 PM

Last updated: Tue 17 Aug 2021, 4:57 PM

When a tourist in Dubai accidentally dropped all his personal belongings into the deep end of the Hatta Dam, he’d assumed all was lost.

However, he was in for a pleasant surprise as divers from Dubai Police recovered the valuables and handed them back to him.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Ali Abdullah Al Naqbi, director of Maritime Rescue Department, Dubai Police, said the tourist had called 999, seeking help.

Lt.-Col. Al Naqbi said the department dispatched a marine rescue team to the scene to determine where the objects had fallen and retrieve them.

"The Maritime Rescue Department happily responds to people’s requests and recovers their valuables," Lt-Col Al Naqbi added.

The police said the tourist was “extremely happy” and expressed his thanks to the cops for their swift assistance.

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In December last year, a tourist had his valuables returned to him by the Dubai Police Maritime Rescue Department, after he lost them while kayaking in the Hatta Water Dam.

The valuables included a wallet containing ID and credit cards, a vehicle key, and two phones.

Lt.-Col. Al Naqbi urged tourists and residents to be extra careful with their personal belongings while going for adventure activities.

Team KT

Published: Tue 17 Aug 2021, 3:53 PM

Last updated: Tue 17 Aug 2021, 4:57 PM

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