16 rescued in two marine incidents in UAE

Sunday, 18 May 2025 16:19

By ARN News Staff

Sixteen people have been rescued in two separate incidents on Sunday involving sinking boats in the UAE.

In a series of social media posts, the National Guard said the first incident involved a sinking cargo ship.

Search and rescue teams successfully evacuated three individuals with injuries using a rescue boat.

The men were given first-aid on the ship before transferring them to nearby hospitals for treatment, the post added.

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In a second incident, 13 people were rescued from a sinking picnic boat off the UAE coast.

The National Coast guard said the accident involved citizens and residents, without giving more details.

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