Man, 18, drowns while swimming in RAK

RAS AL KHAIMAH // An 18-year-old drowned on Tuesday while swimming with family in Ras Al Khaimah.

RAK Police said that the man, who was from an unnamed Arab country, was swimming with his brother and cousin in Al Rams area.

The incident was reported at 3.30pm and coast guard teams worked with emergency responders to locate the victim and his family, recovering the body of the victim.

The man’s brother, 17, and his cousin, 21, were taken to hospital for treatment. Police did not specify their injuries or condition.