
Slade Thomas, a helicopter pilot from Durban who had been reported missing after disappearing from his home, has been found safe, according to Tuko. A reward of KSh404,500 had been offered for information during the search for him. Thomas had been described as a helicopter hero, and news of his disappearance prompted a public appeal before his safe recovery was confirmed.
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