Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Border Guard search and rescue teams in the Jazan region have rescued a citizen and his two daughters from drowning while they were swimming in non-designated areas in the sea. The rescue teams provided them with the necessary assistance.

The General Directorate of Border Guard has urged visitors and picnickers to exercise caution and adhere to maritime safety guidelines by swimming only in the designated areas.

The directorate also advised the public to contact the number 911 in the Makkah and the Eastern Province regions and the number 994 in other areas of the Kingdom for emergency assistance.