The infant girl who drowned in a private pool in Ashkelon has been pronounced dead, according to reports.
The infant girl who drowned in a private pool in Ashkelon on Thursday afternoon has been pronounced dead, according to reports. Medical staff determined her death after attempts to resuscitate her. No further details have been released.
As The Zioneer reported at 17:29 Jerusalem, emergency services were called to a private pool in Ashkelon where a child was found unresponsive. Initial reports from Magen David Adom described a toddler approximately 1.5 years old in critical condition. Shortly thereafter, the victim was identified as a 6-month-old infant girl, and medical teams continued intensive resuscitation efforts. The condition was reported as critical.
This incident is the latest in a series of drownings in private pools reported across Israel in recent weeks. The Zioneer has previously reported on fatal drownings at private pools in Kfar Saba and Beit She'an, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with water safety.
The circumstances leading to the drowning remain under investigation. No further details have been released by authorities.
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