DUBAI // A group of five friends were rescued from drowning on Monday afternoon.
Maj Ali Al Naqbi, director of the maritime rescue unit at the Dubai Police Search and Rescue Department, said four people were treated for minor injuries on Umm Suqeim’s shore, while the fifth sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Rashid Hospital.
“The five Asian friends were swimming at around 3.30pm, when one of them was dragged far into the ocean,” he said. “The other four tried to rescue him, but were also unable to head back to shore due to a strong current.”
Maj Al Naqbi said that spectators contacted the authorities, who were able to save the five men in less than six minutes.
He urged beachgoers to keep a look out for red flags, which signify that the currents are strong and people should not be swimming.
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