Officer jumps into sea to save woman in RAK
Officer honoured for bravery in rescuing Arab woman drowning from strong waves
Ras Al Khaimah: A junior police officer received plaudits on Wednesday for jumping into the sea in his uniform to save a woman from drowning.
Ras Al Khaimah Police officer Lieutenant Mohammad Mahmoud Al Ahmad braved the waves to rescue the Arab woman who was swimming in inclement weather on Monday.
The story emerged only on Wedensday when Lt. Al Ahmad was honoured by his commander, Major General Ali Alwan Al Nuaimi, Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police.
While on patrol on Monday, the officer saw the woman drowning while her other family members were also on the beach.
Lt. Al Ahmad jumped into the sea in his police uniform and pulled the woman out of the strong waves, which had dragged her farther out into the sea.
The woman was given first aid on site and later taken to the hospital for medical check-up.
Major General Al Nuaimi, lauded the Lt Al Ahmad and honoured the officer for his courage. Authorities had raised a warning on Monday to beach goers due to unstable weather.
