Security forces locate missing man in Irbid, found deceased in well

AMMAN — Security forces on Saturday located a missing man who was found dead in a water well in Irbid, northern Jordan.

The 50-year-old man was reported missing on Friday in the Al Naima region, prompting an extensive search operation led by civil defence teams from East Irbid, the national search and rescue team, and police forces, with support from the Civil Defence Directorate of Ajloun, according to Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson.

The search lasted more than 15 hours and covered wooded areas and rugged terrain. Authorities deployed two drones equipped with thermal imaging to aid in locating the missing person.

Eventually, the man was discovered in an eight-metre-deep well. Unfortunately, he was found deceased and was transported to the hospital, the spokesperson added.