I was initially skeptical that it might be a dupe (though several things about the account seemed real), and he sent me a brief video to prove it was really him.
I am hoping that he continues to send more money beyond the $250, which is a pittance compared to the amount stolen. Sadly, in situations like these, it is common for a scammer to make amends with a token first gesture in order to buy some kind of time, followed by disappearing again forever. Hopefully that isn't the case here.