Boy's remains found after boat capsizes in Jordan River

Rescue teams located the body of a boy who was missing after a boat capsized in the Jordan River, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and Israel Police conducted the search; the boy was lifeless when found.

Rescue teams from the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and Israel Police recovered the body of a boy who went missing after a boat capsized in the Jordan River on Sunday afternoon. The boy was found lifeless, according to The Jerusalem Post. No further details about the victim's identity or the circumstances of the capsizing have been released.

4 developments

1. 19:18 · 9 AugLatest

   Golan Rescue Unit and United Hatzalah drone assisted in recovery operation.

2. 17:38 · 9 Aug

   Victim identified as 12-year-old Elchanan Karni from Modi'in Illit.

3. 17:31 · 9 Aug

   Rescue teams recovered the boy's body; he was pronounced dead.

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