Search underway for missing citizen in Dhofar
The search involves the Royal Oman Police (ROP), Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), and local residents. His brother was able to swim to safety and is receiving medical care at Taqah Hospital.
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