A tragic incident in Saudi Arabia’s vast and unforgiving Rub’ al Khali desert claimed the lives of a 27-year-old man from Telangana and his colleague after their GPS signal failed, leaving them stranded without hope of rescue. The victim, Mohammad Shehzad Khan, a resident of Karimnagar, had been working in Saudi Arabia for the past three years with a telecommunications company.
The deadly event unfolded when Shehzad, along with a Sudanese national, lost their way in the Empty Quarter, one of the most inhospitable and dangerous regions in the world. The Rub’ al Khali desert, notorious for its extreme conditions, stretches over 650 kilometers across southern Saudi Arabia and extends into neighboring countries.
The pair’s ordeal began when their GPS signal failed, leaving them disoriented in the vast desert. To compound their troubles, Shehzad’s mobile phone battery died, cutting off their ability to call for help. As their vehicle ran out of fuel, they were left stranded under the desert’s relentless sun, without food or water.
In temperatures soaring to extreme levels, the two men fought for survival but ultimately succumbed to severe dehydration and exhaustion. Their tragic deaths underscore the perilous nature of the Rub’ al Khali desert, where the harsh environment can quickly turn deadly for those who become lost.
Shehzad’s family in Karimnagar is devastated by the loss and is awaiting the return of his body for the last rites. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by workers in remote and extreme environments and the crucial need for reliable communication and navigation tools in such regions.
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