They said the the young men, all believed to be from Madinah, were swimming in Abu Aoud area in the town of Al-Rais when they were reported missing.

They said one of the young men was rushed to Bader Hospital while the other, who was in a critical condition, was taken to the general hospital in Madinah.

The Border Guard said swimming was strictly prohibited the Abu Aoud. Sixteen divers were involved in the search and rescue operation.