Crew honoured for rescuing tourists from sinking yacht

Dubai Police

Employees of a water sports company have been honoured by the Dubai Police for rescuing several tourists after their yacht sank off UAE waters.

Staff from Sky and Sea Adventures moved swiftly after the 42-foot yacht had started taking on water.

The firm's General Manager Pertev Kandilcioglu tells ARN News what happened.

He explains why the action was natural to them 

The crew were presented with certificates of thanks and appreciation.

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