Ras Al Khaimah: A 13-year-old Emirati boy has died after drowning off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday afternoon, moments after rescuing his 7-year-old sister from the sea, in a tragic incident that has left the community in mourning.
The boy managed to save his little sister from drowning. She survived the incident along with their two cousins, about 8 and 9 years old.
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The accident happened on Flamingo Beach, behind the “Saudi Institute” in Ras Al Khaimah.
Emergency services took the three survivors to Saqr Government Hospital, where they received first aid and medical treatment. All were released the next day in stable condition.
According to the boy’s father, his son was very loving and had recently achieved high academic results. He had returned home proudly holding his school card, full of joy and demanding an iPhone 17 as a reward for his excellence.
“He was happy and proud of his results,” said the father, recalling his son’s last days.
A medical source confirmed that the boy was brought to Saqr Hospital after he had already passed away. Before his body was handed over to the family, the necessary procedures were carried out.
Funeral prayers were held on Wednesday at Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Mosque, followed by burial at Al Salhiya Cemetery in Ras Al Khaimah. A large number of people attended the funeral to pay their respects and offer condolences to the bereaved family.
