An Algerian man who went missing at the age of 19 was found alive recently, astonishing his family and community.
Omar bin Omran, who disappeared in 1998, is now 45 years old. He was discovered in a neighbor’s cellar, just 650 feet away from his family’s home, according to Al Jazeera.
The discovery ended a 26-year-long mystery that began during the tumultuous period of the Algerian civil war. Given the extended duration of his disappearance, some relatives had presumed him dead. However, his mother, who passed away in 2013, reportedly never lost hope that her son would be found alive.
The suspected captor, a 61-year-old man, was arrested at the scene after attempting to flee, BBC reported. Algeria’s Ministry of Justice condemned the act as “heinous” and confirmed that an investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the circumstances surrounding bin Omran’s captivity.
Currently, Omar bin Omran is receiving comprehensive medical treatment for both physical and psychological traumas, as reported by the BBC. Remarkably, bin Omran revealed that over the past 26 years, he occasionally saw some of his family members but was unable to reach out for help. He claimed that his captor had cast a “spell” on him, rendering him incapable of seeking assistance.
The bizarre and tragic kidnapping was brought to light recently due to an alleged inheritance dispute between the suspect and his brother. The suspect’s brother posted incriminating information on social media, which prompted the National Gendarmerie — responsible for police services in Algeria’s rural areas — to investigate further. This led to a search of the suspect’s house, resulting in the discovery of bin Omran.
Girls’ Prom Photo Turns Heads After People Spot Small Detail
Five high school girls eagerly anticipated their prom night and decided to dress up for the occasion. Little did they know, their prom photo would go viral due to a hidden detail that caught everyone’s attention. The photo revealed a clever way one of the girls, Eleanor Clarke, had concealed a large flask.
Eleanor ingeniously disguised an oversized silver flask as a clutch bag. At first glance, it appeared to be a regular accessory, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that it held more than meets the eye. Eleanor’s creativity was on full display as she outsmarted the school rules against alcohol at the event.
Eleanor didn’t share whether she filled the clutch with alcohol or not, but her ingenuity earned admiration from many. She humorously mentioned, “Still don’t know how I got away with a huge hip flask as my prom clutch.” Tiger, a store, was reportedly the source of her $12 flask purchase.
In the end, Eleanor and her friends left their mark on their prom night, and their story serves as a reminder of the creativity and resourcefulness of high school students.
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