Sharjah Police rescue 2 tourists stuck on Khorfakkan mountain

The Operations Room of the Eastern Region Police Department received a report at 10.15am on Friday, stating that two people were stranded in a mountainous area ater suffering from heat exhaustion

- Mahmoud Ads

Two Asian tourists were rescued by patrols of the Comprehensive Khorfakkan Police Station, after they were exposed to heat exhaustion due to high temperatures.

The tourists were reportedly climbing a mountain in the city of Khorfakkan.

The Operations Room of the Eastern Region Police Department received a report at 10:15 am on Friday, stating that two people were stuck in a mountainous area after suffering from heat exhaustion while climbing a mountain.

The police patrols accompanied by the national ambulance were immediately dispatched to the tourists’ specified location, and they were able to reach them.

The paramedics provided them with first aid and health care, before transferring them to Khorfakkan Hospital to receive the necessary treatment because of severe stress, the police said.

The GHQ of Sharjah Police called on members of the society to exercise caution while going to mountainous areas, and to avoid mountaineering in scorching weather.

The police also warned against going too far in remote and high places, emphasising the importance of having adequate water and the means of communication, in order to preserve their safety.