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Two Workers Die in Saudi Arabia's Rub' al Khali Desert After GPS Failure

Mohammad Shehzad Khan and his Sudanese colleague succumbed to dehydration and exhaustion in one of the world's most inhospitable regions.

  • The men were stranded after their GPS signal failed and their vehicle ran out of fuel.
  • Shehzad's phone battery died, leaving them unable to call for help.
  • They fought for survival in extreme temperatures but succumbed to dehydration.
  • Their bodies were found four days later next to their vehicle, buried under sand dunes.
  • Rub' al Khali is known for its harsh climate and minimal annual rainfall.
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