Emirati man rescues injured gazelle in Dubai desert
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Mohammed Almehairbi, a 47-year-old Emirati man, rescued an injured gazelle he found while visiting the Saih Al Salam desert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Almehairbi has visited this desert area for 25 years to remember his father, who hunted there for nearly 50 years, and regularly cares for the local plants and animals. He discovered the gazelle, estimated to be 3 to 4 years old, unable to move and dehydrated.
Almehairbi kept a safe distance from the frightened animal until it rested, then approached to provide water before contacting the environmental department. Authorities determined the gazelle had torn tendons and ligaments, hindering its ability to run, and transported it to a veterinary hospital. After two weeks of care, the gazelle was released back into the same desert area, as releasing a male gazelle elsewhere could provoke conflict with other males.
Almehairbi, a manager of City Centre branches, views his care for the desert as a continuation of his father’s legacy and a personal responsibility. He routinely brings water and food for the animals and plants during his weekly visits. The UAE considers gazelles important cultural symbols, with the name “Abu Dhabi” meaning “Father of the Gazelle” and referencing a legend about a gazelle leading settlers to water.
