Dubai Police rescue hiker lost in Hatta Mountains after extensive two-day search
Dubai Police rescue stranded Arab nationals after a tough search mission with several emergency and rescue teams involved in Hatta. On receiving the call for assistance, he said the Help Control room received information about that distressed person who was lost in the rough beautiful mountain area.
Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, said the specialized rescue units were immediately deployed to search for the missing person. The operation was a combined effort from multiple agencies, and complicated by incorrect location information as well as the remote mountain terrain.
Key Highlights
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Dubai Police rescued a stranded hiker in the Hatta mountains.
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Search operation involved air and ground rescue teams.
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The rescue mission lasted two days due to challenging terrain.
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The individual received medical care after being found.
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Authorities urged residents and visitors to use emergency services when needed.
Large-Scale Rescue Effort Across Difficult Terrain
A ground search operation by the Brave Team was carried out along with Hatta Police patrols, Dubai Police Air Wing units, National Ambulance air units, National Guard patrol and several ambulance crews. The rescue teams were met with steep slopes and difficult terrain while searching for the missing climber.
Nevertheless, they kept at it; and days later, teams found the man who was stuck. He was administered with on-scene medical treatment and evacuated to safety.
Advanced Rescue Capabilities in Hatta
Dubai Police highlighted their readiness to respond to emergencies across Hatta’s mountains, valleys, and dams, which attract thousands of visitors every year.
Specialized Rescue Resources
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Off-road patrol vehicles equipped for mountainous terrain.
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Advanced communication and rescue equipment.
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Quad bikes and specialized mountain vehicles.
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Drones with thermal imaging technology for night searches.
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Live-streaming systems connected to the Command and Control Centre.
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Highly trained emergency response and rescue personnel.
Brigadier Al Ketbi encouraged the public to call 999 or use the SOS feature on the Dubai Police Smart App in case of emergencies while exploring mountainous or remote areas.
Public Safety Reminder
As adventure tourism and outdoor recreation grows in popularity in Hatta, authorities have urged visitors to plan their trips carefully, disclose where they would be heading and obtain help if conditions worsen when venturing into remote areas.
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