Missing Kuwaiti tourist found dead at waterfall in Vietnam's Sa Pa
A Kuwaiti tourist who had been missing for six days was found dead at a waterfall near O Quy Ho Pass in Lao Cai Province's resort town of Sa Pa, about 200 m from where his motorcycle was discovered.
A 50-year-old Kuwaiti tourist, Khalid Aldawoud, has been found dead at a waterfall in Vietnam's Sa Pa region. The Sa Pa Ward People's Committee Chairman, Cao Ba Quy, confirmed the discovery on Friday. The cause of death is under investigation, but initial reports suggest the tourist may have slipped and fallen while exploring the area.
Aldawoud's motorcycle, a red-and-black Yamaha PG-1, was found on Thursday midway along O Quy Ho Pass. However, the man himself was not located. A search operation involving around 250 people, including police officers, military personnel, and support staff, was launched the next day to expand the search area. This included Sin Chai, Silver Waterfall, and regions near Ngu Chi Son Commune.
Aldawoud had checked into the Green Sapa Homestay on November 5 and was expected to stay until November 20. On the morning of November 7, he asked the homestay to arrange a motorcycle rental before departing alone around 10 a.m. According to a homestay representative, Aldawoud greeted staff as usual when he left and did not disclose his destination.
Despite his personal belongings remaining at the accommodation, the phone number he had registered could not be reached. O Quy Ho Pass is a nearly 50-kilometer-long pass along National Highway 4D, connecting Sa Pa with Tam Duong area in Lai Chau Province. It sits at an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters above sea level and is known for its numerous bends, steep mountain slopes, and deep ravines.
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