50-year-old airlifted off Abu Dhabi coast for medical help

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Authorities airlifted a man off the coast of Abu Dhabi after he developed a serious health issue on board a commercial vessel.

The 50-year-old had suffered an acute respiratory problem.

The National Search and Rescue Centre in coordination with Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) airlifted the Russian citizen to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City for medical assistance.

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