In a heroic operation reflecting rapid response and high efficiency, the search and rescue teams of the Border Guard in Bish Governorate, Jazan Region, successfully rescued a citizen who was drowning while swimming. The specialized teams responded immediately to the report, managing to pull the citizen from the sea and provide him with immediate first aid at the scene before transferring him to the hospital for further medical care and to ensure his condition was stable.
General context and role of the border guards
This incident once again highlights the vital role played by the Saudi Border Guard, which extends beyond protecting the Kingdom's land and sea borders to include crucial humanitarian missions such as maritime search and rescue operations. The General Directorate of the Border Guard possesses a modern fleet of boats and marine vessels equipped with the latest technologies, in addition to specialized teams of divers and rescuers trained to handle the most challenging maritime conditions, ensuring the safety of beachgoers and those engaged in marine activities along the Kingdom's vast coastlines on the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
The importance and impact of the incident
Locally, this successful operation reinforces the confidence of citizens and residents in the Jazan region in security services and the ability of the relevant authorities to respond promptly to emergencies. With its attractive beaches and warm waters, the Jazan region is a major tourist and recreational destination, making the readiness of rescue teams vital to ensuring the safety of visitors. This incident also serves as an important reminder to all beachgoers of the necessity to adhere to maritime safety guidelines.
In this context, the General Directorate of Border Guards reiterated its call to hikers and swimmers to exercise extreme caution, emphasizing the importance of following published instructions and guidelines, swimming only in designated and safe areas, and avoiding risks in areas with strong currents or unknown depths. It also stressed the necessity of not hesitating to seek assistance in case of any danger by calling the unified emergency numbers (911) in the Makkah, Madinah, and Eastern regions, or (994) in the rest of the Kingdom, to ensure that help arrives as quickly as possible.
