Tragic Death of Kerala Teen Photographer: Falls from Dubai High-Rise While Capturing Airplane Photos

The airport was near the building where the incident occurred

A 19-year-old teenager from Kerala, who was visiting the United Arab Emirates, tragically died after falling from the terrace of a building in Dubai's Deira. Mohammed Mishal, a resident of Kerala's Kozhikode district, had been in Dubai for approximately 15 days, visiting his cousins, according to a Gulf News report.

Mishal, described by his family as a photography enthusiast, had reportedly gone to the top of a multi-story building to photograph airplanes when the fatal accident occurred.

"He was staying with his cousins here while his parents remained in Kozhikode. He had been in Dubai for about 15 days," said Haneefa K K, a family friend, in a statement to Gulf News.

The incident took place near the airport, and Mishaal was reportedly attempting to capture a close-up shot of an aircraft when he lost his balance and fell from the building. "He was passionate about photography. As the airport is nearby, he was likely trying to capture a close-up shot when his leg got stuck between two pipes and he lost balance, falling to the ground," Haneefa explained.

Mishal was immediately rushed to Rashid Hospital following the accident but could not be saved, according to a social worker quoted by Khaleej Times.

"He had several internal injuries," the social worker stated, adding that Mishal was alive when he reached the hospital but passed away shortly afterward.

Mishaal was pursuing a diploma in civil engineering at a college in Kozhikode. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, according to reports.

"It's a tragic loss. We are completing the legal formalities and hope to repatriate his body soon," Haneefa said.

According to Khaleej Times, this marks the second case this year of a teenager falling to death from a high-rise in the UAE. In April, Alex Binoy, a 17-year-old student awaiting his intermediate results, died after falling from a third-floor apartment in Abu Dhabi.