Emirati family flown to hospital after battling fatigue on Ras Al Khaimah mountain trek

Air wing department of Ras Al Khaimah Police came to the family's aid

An Emirati family was transferred to hospital after suffering fatigue during a mountain trek. Courtesy: RAK Police

A rescue operation was launched after an Emirati family of five fell ill during a mountain trek in Ras Khaimah

A police helicopter swooped in to fly the group to hospital after the force received a report they were suffering from exhaustion.

Col Saeed Al Yamahi, head of the air wing department at RAK Police, said the family felt fatigued while on a mountain trip in a rugged Al Ghail area in Wadi Qadaa.

The date of the incident was not disclosed by police.

“The family of five was provided with first aid and assistance and were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary treatment,” he said.

The officer praised the efforts of the search and rescue team in flying to the aid of people encountering difficulties while climbing.

Last August, a hiker was flown to safety after suffering from exhaustion in Ras Al Khaimah.

The Pakistani woman, 25, was too tired to descend Shawka Mountain.