Emirati drowns while saving six children

Emirati drowns while saving six children 

 

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An Emirati man died while attempting to rescue six children from drowning off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah.
The man, identified by official media as Ahmed Salem, drowned while trying to assist the children, who were aged between 11 and 13 years old.

Three Emirati men in the area went into the water after seeing the distressed children.
One of the children also died during the rescue.

Deputy prime minister and minister of interior Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid tribute to Salem, offering condolences to his family.