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Body of Al-Nahmeh’s drowning victim belongs to monk

26-08-2012 | 12:30

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Body of Al-Nahmeh’s drowning victim belongs to monk

The unidentified body that was found on Saturday off al-Nahmeh shore turned out to be that of a monk in Bhorsaf convent, identified as 50-year-old Elie Geries Makdessi. He hails from Hosh Hala, Riyak.

The body of the victim, whose death was caused by asphyxiation, was transferred on Saturday to the Sebline Hopsital before being handed over to his family.

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