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.
Nostalgia Alert: This Quirky Object Will Take You Back If You Grew Up in the ’50s, ’60s, or ’70s!
People who grew up in the 1950s and 1970s would probably remember this strange item that looked like a tool for woodworking. But in reality, this object had a different function.
Presenting the retro roller skates from bygone eras. There were these big and bulky roller skates long before the elegant and fashionable ones we see today. Users had to wear them over their shoes; they had a metal base with leather straps.
We’re going to reveal the intriguing secret behind these metal roller skates. An intriguing key was included with every pair, and this was quite important. Users could tighten or loosen the skates with this key. Sadly, one would have to buy a new pair of skates if they misplaced their key.
Maybe some of you have happy memories of these unique skates and the keys that came with them. Hold onto them if you chance to still have a pair, especially if it includes the key! In the future, these might certainly be valuable collectibles.
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