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Mountaineer rescued after he falls from Dibba Al Fujairah mountain

The man was practising his hobby of mountaineering when he lost his balance and fell down a deep drop and broke several bones of his body.

  • Compiled by Staff Reports
  • Published: 00:08 April 14, 2008
  • Gulf News

Ras Al Khaimah: The Air Wing of the RAK Police on Sunday rescued an Emirati mountaineer after he slipped and fell from a mountain in Dibba Al Fujairah.

Major Saeed Rashid Al Yamahi, who heads the Air Wing, said a helicopter rescue team saved the 27-year-old Emirati identified as A.A.A.

Maj Al Yamahi said the man was practising his hobby of mountaineering when he lost his balance and fell down a deep drop and broke several bones of his body.

The victim was taken in the helicopter to Saqr Hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

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