72 drowning persons were saved in Dubai
BY PMA RASHEED
The Gulf Today
27 Nov 2008
Lives of at least 72 drowning people were rescued this year from beaches and swimming pools in several parts of Dubai, a senior official at the Dubai Municipality (DM) said.
Abdul Majeed Ahli, head of parks and recreations section at DM told The Gulf Today: “During the period from January to October of 2008, the special rescue operation team of the municipality has saved about 72 persons from death, as they were drowning while swimming in beaches and pools in different areas of the emirate.”
“In order to deliver quick service, the parks and recreations department of the Dubai Municipality is currently installing rescue towers in many areas of the city. The towers will be equipped with the world’s latest technologies, facilitating rescue operations in beaches under any climatic conditions,” he added.
Ahli said that the municipality is also holding intensive training courses for rescue operators, aimed at improving their performance and efficiency. About 29 rescuers were trained for taking measures to save people from drowning, and ways of giving first-aid to adults and children.
“In every location, a number of specilalised rescuers are deployed under the supervision of the public gardens department. Also guidance signs will be installed at swimming pools and beaches along with yellow and red warning flags,” he added.
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