The Interior Ministry is reminding the public that approximately 90% of drownings occur when no lifeguard is present, according to a public safety announcement. The ministry urges swimming only at declared beaches during lifeguard hours, paying attention to flag colors, and supervising children.
The public safety reminder, issued Sunday morning, comes amid a summer in which Israeli authorities have repeatedly stressed beach safety after several drowning incidents. The Interior Ministry urges the public to swim only at declared beaches with active lifeguard service, heed flag warnings, and supervise children. The Zioneer has previously reported similar warnings and drowning incidents along Israel's coast.
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