Sharjah: The bodies of three Indian sailors were washed ashore in the Hamriya area of Sharjah earlier.

The Indian sailors are reportedly from one of the vessels docked in Hamriya Port, earlier some of these vessels have been grounded on Sharjah because of the strong winds that lashed the UAE during the weekend.

According to initial information, the sailors fell down from their ship and plunged into the waters. The strong waves might have played a part in their drowning. Their bodies were discovered by locals near the shores of Hamriya when the Sharjah Coast Guard has been notified.

The names of the deceased sailors have yet to be identified by authorities