Father of Boy Who Disappeared During Study Tour Speaks Out: “I'm Getting Desperate”

• Joel Johanes' father, Johanes Mariki, admitted to losing hope after his son went missing on a school trip in the Kwaraa mountains
• He was happy with the good news that the second form student at Bugari Secondary School, Tanzania, has re-emerged
• Mariki could not hide his joy when he heard that his child was found after 26 days, as he appreciated all those who participated in supporting them

Tanzania: The father of a Form Two boy from Bugari Secondary School who went missing while on his way to school has opened up after his son was found safe in Salmin.

Joel Johanes went missing on Saturday, September 14, during a school visit to Mount Kwaraa with his classmates.

When was Joel Johanes found?

He was found on Wednesday, October 9, after being lost for 26 days in the forest.

His father, Johanes Mariki, shared his feelings.

“I am very happy after my child was found alive and safe. He was in the forest for 26 days, and we started to lose hope, but God fought for us. Today is not a day to talk much, but we fought hard to find our child,” said Mark.

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Mariki glorified God by hearing their sincere prayers to be reunited with their son who had been lost at school.

The happy man thanked several people, including intercessors, who were with him in difficult times and expressed gratitude for their help.

People on social media flooded the comments section to respond to Joel's father's statement as they celebrated the good news of the boy's return.

patience egid🌹❣️:

“This is the God I worship. Thank you Lord Jesus. You have done it again.”

SarahHenry3677:

“We are together. We are happy, in fact we are very happy. Every day I have been praying and wanting to know the fate. Today, I am very happy.”

Samia#Miraj:

“I have seen the happiness of mother and father. May God protect your family and all family members. May God be good.”

verovicent69:

“It's something to really thank God for.”

Azizamungungi:

“I prayed for them a lot. Allah is powerful.”

cath samson:

“Surely God is good. He should be worshiped.”

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