Man Abducted, Held Hostage by the Jinn in Oman
When people think of Oman, what mostly comes to mind are its trendy beach resort destinations. Few think or even know of the "old" Oman with its ancient villages dotting the mountainous countryside and the well-worn donkey trails winding their way around the bases of towering stone cliffs. Locals have known for centuries that the beautiful mountains and deep canyons of Oman are haunted by the Jinn. Perhaps that's why Oman's tourism industry touts its beaches but downplays the jagged, stark terrain of its interior. Most recently, a young Omani man went for a leisurely motorbike ride to one of the mountains near his village. He's now missing and the Jinn are to blame. After an extensive search for the man by authorities, a sheikh spoke to one of the Jinn that inhabit the particular mountain. The Jinn revealed that the young man is being kept captive in a grotto. There's no word yet on what the Jinn want, but at least the man is alive--for now... A large number of Omanis have visited the mountain, some of them offering sacrifices, but the Jinn thus far have refused to release the young man. You can read the official newspaper report here.
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