A 12-year-old boy who went missing after his boat capsized on the Jordan River near Yesod HaMa'ala was found dead Sunday evening following an extensive search. The Golan Rescue Unit located the boy's body, with United Hatzalah's drone unit assisting in the operation. Medical teams pronounced him dead at the scene. Fire and rescue crews, police, and other emergency personnel also participated in the search.
An extensive search operation in the Jordan River ended in tragedy Sunday evening when rescue teams located the body of a 12-year-old boy who had disappeared after his boat capsized near Yesod HaMa'ala. The Golan Rescue Unit pulled the boy from the water, and medical teams pronounced him dead at the scene. United Hatzalah's drone unit assisted in the search, and fire and rescue crews, police, and other emergency personnel combed the river and banks.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday afternoon, the initial reports at 16:03 Jerusalem indicated the boy was found in critical condition. Within the same hour, rescue teams confirmed the recovery of his body, and he was identified as Elchanan Karni, a 12-year-old resident of Modi'in Illit. The sequence of events underscores the rapid progression from rescue to recovery.
The drowning is the latest in a series of water-related tragedies in the Jordan River this summer. In June, two teenage girls from Abu Snan drowned after being swept away by the current near Lehavot HaBashan, as The Zioneer reported on June 28. The recurring incidents highlight the perilous nature of the river's currents.
The circumstances of the boat capsizing remain under investigation.
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