ADulT DRowning inCiDenTs AnoTHeR mAJoR ConCeRn

Adults drowning in pools and beaches are also causing major concerns to authorities in the country. Authorities continue to urge swimmers to avoid deep waters, to refrain from swimming if a red flag is raised and called on residents to take the necessary precautions when swimming in rough seas.

Here are some of the drowning incidents involving the adults.

> last week, a young emirati man lost consciousness while driving a water bike in Al Ain. The unconscious man was saved by a woman from the National Emergency Response Volunteer Programme, who happened to be nearby and revive him.

> last month, the Ajman Civil Defence rescued two Asian men in separate incidents from drowning, after being struck by waves, during Eid Al Fitr holiday.

> in another incident during Eid Al Fitr, an African man was trapped in rough seas and pulled by the Civil Defence personnel.

> Also in June, a 27-year-old man died after drowning in Ajman. The young man was believed to be swimming in the sea of Ajman Corniche.

> in April, six women were rescued from drowning by patrols in Mamzar Beach, Dubai.

> in february, an Asian man was rescued by Ajman Civil Defence, from drowning in the sea. The man was rushed to hospital nd provided him emergency first aid.

> in october last year, a Pakistani imam drowned to death in Ajman. His body was discovered and fished out from the water by Ajman Police, after he was reported missing for four days.