Elderly man rescued from Dead Sea without vital signs

MDA emergency medics rescued an 80-year-old man from the Dead Sea on Tuesday afternoon. He was found without vital signs and CPR is underway.

Magen David Adom paramedics pulled an approximately 80-year-old man from the Dead Sea on Tuesday at 12:57 Jerusalem time. He was found without vital signs and medical teams are performing CPR. The circumstances leading to the incident are not yet known. As The Zioneer reported at 12:56, initial MDA operational documentation indicated the victim was recovered unresponsive.

3 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 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

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