80-year-old man drowns in Dead Sea

An 80-year-old man drowned in the Dead Sea on Tuesday afternoon, according to initial reports. MDA rescue teams recovered his body without vital signs.

An 80-year-old man drowned in the Dead Sea on Tuesday afternoon, according to initial reports. MDA rescue teams recovered his body without vital signs. The incident follows a prior rescue earlier Tuesday in which another elderly man was pulled from the Dead Sea without vital signs and CPR was administered — it is not yet clear whether the two cases are related or separate. Since the start of the swimming season, MDA has treated dozens of drowning victims, with several fatalities.

3 developments

1. 13:10 · 30 JunLatest

   Victim identified as 80-year-old man; death confirmed at the scene.

2. 12:58 · 30 Jun

   The victim is approximately 80 years old and currently lacks vital signs.

3. 12:56 · 30 Jun

   Man rescued from Dead Sea in critical condition

• Strong14:53 · 31 JulMDA confirms Bat Yam drowning victim is 80-year-old man; condition remains critical
• Developing01:04 · 1 JulMan drowns off Nahariya coast despite rescue effort
• Strong18:59 · 13 JulMDA confirms death of 80-year-old woman who drowned at Michmoret beach
• Developing16:44 · 24 Jul80-year-old man dies of heatstroke in Bat Yam public garden

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