Amman, Sep. 29 (Petra) – A team from the Coast Guard unit of the Royal Naval Force and Royal Boats Command successfully rescued a 19-year-old citizen, who was drowning in Aqaba's North Beach area on Tuesday.

According to a joint statement, one of the unit's patrol boats spotted the drowning incident. Then, the Naval Operations Center was notified, and a rescue and safety vessel was dispatched.

The citizen was rescued, administered first aid, and transported to a safety zone, he is reported to be in good health.

As for its mission, the Coast Guard operates around the clock, conducting search, rescue, and medical aid operations.

This force also monitors enforcement of maritime laws, and protects tourism and industrial facilities in the Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea.

//Petra//AG