The family of two Emirati brothers who went missing off the south coast of Oman last month have not lost hope that the young men will be found.
“The search is not over yet,” said Abdullah Al Dhaheri, the boys’ uncle.
Abdullah Al Dhaheri, 21, and Mansour Al Dhaheri, 19, were swimming with a group of family and friends in the Oman Sea, near Salalah, when they were caught up in strong currents and not seen since.
Witnesses said Abdullah may have drowned attempting to rescue his younger brother, who appeared to struggle with the rough waves.
Abdullah and Mansour have four brothers and three sisters.
Their family have not given up hope of their recovery and have been receiving well-wishers at their home in Al Ain, where they set up a tent in anticipation of crowds.
Abdullah was a student at Al Ain University and Mansour was completing his military service, Mr Al Dhaheri said. Abdullah was also an avid bird hunter.
The Omani public authority of civil defence and ambulance dispatched helicopters, boats and jet skis to search an area covering 208 kilometres. The brothers have been missing since July 23. They had travelled to the town of Mirbat, east of Salalah, to celebrate Eid Al Fitr holiday.
A spokesman for the Omani public authority confirmed the search is ongoing.
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