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Missing Priest DNA matches dead body

July 30, 2008

The DNA of a Brazillian priest matches a body found off the countries coastline.

Father Adelir Antonio de Carli was raising money for charity by flying strapped to one thousand balloons.

He lost contact with friends on the ground after telling them he was going to have to land in the sea.

The body was found by tugboat workers while on a shift.