The Arava Rescue Unit reported Monday that it reached a family in need of rescue. The family members are described as very weak but in good condition. They will be examined and a decision on medical evacuation will be made, according to Channel 12.
The Arava Rescue Unit reached the family of hikers in Nahal Gov earlier Monday, reporting that the family members are very weak but in good condition. The rescue came after the mother alerted police at approximately 12:46 Jerusalem, prompting a search for a father and his six children, aged 9 to 19.
The Zioneer reported at 12:46 Jerusalem that the mother had contacted authorities after receiving a message that the family was exhausted. Two rescue teams were dispatched to the area. The initial reports indicated the family had lost contact while hiking in Nahal Gov in the southern Arava region.
The Arava Rescue Unit, a specialized unit operating in southern Israel, conducted the operation. The family members are now being evaluated by medical personnel to determine if evacuation is necessary.
No further details about the exact location of the rescue or the circumstances leading to the family's exhaustion have been released. The condition of the hikers remains under assessment.
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