WATCH: Dubai Police rescues tourists stranded on hiking trip in Hatta

Two tourists, who suffered severe exhaustion and fatigue while hiking the rugged terrain of Hatta, have been rescued by teams from Dubai Police and Hatta Brave Unit.

In a video posted on instagram, Dubai Police documented the rescue mission.

Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, said specialised teams were immediately deployed after the women sent out an SOS at approximately 11:30 am last Tuesday.

Using drones, the location of the hikers were identified and a team of rescue personnel were sent to the site. 

The officers safely evacuated the women using specialised mountain rescue equipment, transporting them to a designated medical point where they received the necessary care.

Brigadier Al Ketbi highlighted that the Hatta Brave Unit is equipped with a wide range of specialised equipment, including modified mountain vehicles, thermal drones for night operations and LED lighting systems, to respond to emergencies efficiently round the clock.

Hikers have been reminded to adhere to designated trails and to dial 999 or use the SOS feature on the Dubai Police smart application in case of emergencies.

 

More from UAE

  • Putin thanks UAE President for Russia-Ukraine mediation efforts

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

  • UAE President, Australian Deputy PM discuss defence, regional security

    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

  • UAE, IMO discuss Strait of Hormuz shipping security

    UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has held talks with International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf.

  • UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision

    The UAE's decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) was a "sovereign strategic choice" and not "driven by political considerations", Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Saturday.

  • UAE, Maldives FMs discuss bilateral ties

    His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

On Virgin Radio today