Sailor’s body recovered off Sharjah coast after three-day search

It is suspected that the man fell into the sea from a vessel

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Aghaddir Ali, Senior Reporter
Al Khan Lagoon in Sharjah
Al Khan Lagoon in Sharjah
Sharjah Police. For illustrative purpose only.

Sharjah: The body of an Iranian sailor was pulled out of the sea off the Sharjah coast after he fell from a vessel and was drowned, authorities confirmed to Gulf News on Monday.

The man’s body was found in Al Khan area after a three-day search.

Sharjah Police officials received information that the sailor had fallen into the sea from his boat. The marine rescue unit along with a drone and helicopter immediately initiated a search and rescue operation.

The body was found after three days of intensive searching, police said

Authorities recovered the body and transferred the mortal remains to a forensic laboratory for autopsy.

Buhairah Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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