Authorities working to repatriate body of Saudi poet who died while hiking
Al-Qahtani was reportedly hiking in the mountainous area on Monday when he slipped and fell.
Rescue and ambulance teams from Oman's Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, and several citizens, were present at the site, the CDAA posted on X on Monday.
Al-Qahtani sustained severe injuries that led to his death, the authority said.
The CDAA has issued a warning for members of the public to exercise caution when exploring mountainous areas, and stressed the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
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