Okaz/Saudi Gazette
MADINAH — Civil Defense personnel found the bodies of a man and his wife after they went missing three days ago.
Madinah Civil Defense spokesman Col. Khalid Al-Jihani said the couple and the husband’s mother went missing on Thursday.
“The Civil Defense deployed five rescue teams with nine boats, three cars, 132 officers and 13 voluntary divers to search for the victims of the floods in Wadi Al-Baydhaa. With the help of other Civil Defense directorates, Madinah Civil Defense found the body of the husband’s mother,” said Al-Jihani.
The source also said the Civil Defense continued their search until they found the couple’s body drowned in the mud.
“The strenuous typology of the area made it harder for us to find the bodies. However, with the help of multiple volunteers such as Ghouth, Ghous, Awn and Al-Salam groups we were able to find the bodies.
Fahd Al-Dhibyani, the brother of the drowned man, said they refused to hold the funeral of the mother while his brother and his wife were still missing.
“We have been informed about the death of my mother first. We were waiting for news about my brother and his wife. I am deeply heartbroken at losing my brother. But I am happy we were able to find the body so we can hold a proper funeral,” said Al-Dhibyani.
He added that his family is grateful for the support and efforts done by the Civil Defense and other forces.
“A lot of people from the community have volunteered for the search party. We are very grateful for the supportive and inclusive spirit of the people of Madinah. Even though my brother was not found alive, I am still thankful to Allah that we found him,” said Al-Dhibyani.
