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Search underway in Bali waters for missing Saudi tourist
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The Saudi man was swept away by a strong current while swimming with his partner at the popular surfing spot.
DENPASAR - Search and rescue personnel are looking for a Saudi Arabian tourist who went missing on July 8 while swimming off Batu Belig Beach in Badung regency, Bali, the latest in a string of water-related incidents in the popular resort province.
Authorities say Mr Alhawsawi Asad Mohamed, 29, was swimming with his 30-year-old Russian partner at the popular surfing spot at around 2.40pm on July 8 when he was suddenly swept away by a strong current.