The search for two girls swept away in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan has been ongoing for about two hours, according to journalist Guy Varon. Divers from the Lahava unit are preparing to conduct underwater searches as rescue teams continue combing the riverbanks and waterway.
The search for two girls swept away in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan has been underway for about two hours, with divers from the Lahava unit now preparing to conduct underwater searches. As The Zioneer reported at 19:09, emergency services were alerted by friends of the girls and began surface and riverbank sweeps. The move to underwater operations marks a significant escalation, reflecting the urgency as time passes.
Earlier, at 17:51, The Zioneer first reported the initial police response — multiple units, a helicopter, and rescue volunteers — after a report of two teenage girls swept away. Subsequent updates in quick succession confirmed: five fire and rescue crews scanning the area, a helicopter joining, the search expanding to the Lahavot HaBashan area, and a police briefing from the Kiryat Shmona station deputy commander. The confirmed location shifted to Lehavot HaBashan (reported by The Jerusalem Post) as the focus narrowed.
As The Zioneer previously reported, the girls were last seen near the community of Lehavot HaBashan after friends alerted authorities. The area is a known stretch of the Jordan River, though no specific conditions or cause for the incident have been attributed by official sources.
The identities of the girls, the circumstances of the incident, and any possible sighting or recovery have not been released. The search remains ongoing, with no confirmation of success or change in status.
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