Border Guard rescues eight after boat breaks down off Jeddah
Eight people, including four Saudis and four foreign residents, were rescued by the Border Guard after their boat broke down off Jeddah.
Key Takeaways
AIBorder Guard search and rescue teams in Jeddah, Makkah region, rescued eight people—four Saudi citizens and residents from Germany, Japan, Russia, and Egypt—after their boat broke down at sea. Assistance was provided to all those on board.
The General Directorate of Border Guard urged beachgoers and sea enthusiasts to follow marine safety guidelines, check their vessels before setting out, wear life jackets, and call 911 in Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province, or 994 in other regions of the Kingdom for emergency assistance.