A tragic incident has unfolded in northeastern Chad, where a French tourist, a 70-year-old man from Dijon, was reported missing while visiting an oasis in the Sahara. According to initial investigative reports, it is suspected that he fell to his death during his exploration. The announcement of his death was made by Chad's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Abakar Rozi Teguil, who confirmed that the body was discovered in the Bachekele mountains.

The search operation that was undertaken after the tourist was reported missing concluded with the grim finding of his body. The minister stated that the body has been located, but further actions, including an examination by the public prosecutor, are pending before any arrangements for the transfer of the body to N’Djamena can be made. There have been no additional details provided regarding the circumstances surrounding the fall, leaving many questions unanswered about how the accident occurred.

This incident raises safety concerns for tourists visiting remote regions of Chad, especially given the challenging terrain and conditions in the Sahara. As Chad depends on tourism, incidents like these could impact the perception of safety for potential visitors, highlighting the need for better safety measures and protocols to protect tourists in such vulnerable and isolated locations.