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\nThe tourist who went missing a week ago from Patuakhali’s Kuakata beach has been found in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state of India.
\nSeven days after his disappearance, Firoz Sikder called his family from Chennai at noon today (June 4, 2022). His elder brother Masud Sikder confirmed the matter to our Patuakhali correspondent.
\nFiroz went missing while swimming with his friends at Kuakata beach on May 27 noon. He was swept away in the deep sea by the current, Masud further said.
\nWhile out in the open sea for 24 hours, hanging onto his life by clinging to a banana plant, Firoz was rescued by Indian fishermen who took him to Chennai, Masud said quoting Firoz.
\nHe is currently in custody of the local administration there, Masud said.
\nTheir other elder brother Moazzem Hossain Sikder said, “We are happy to hear from him and thank almighty Allah for keeping him safe.”
\nARM Shawkat Anwar Islam, officer-in-charge of Galachipa Police Station, also confirmed the matter.
\n“I also learned that Firoz was being treated at a hospital in Chennai. We informed the matter to higher authorities,” the OC said.
\nAbdul Khaleq, assistant superintendent of Kuakata Tourist Police Zone, said Masud had informed him about the matter over phone.<\/p>\n

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