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Israeli teen in coma after Bulgaria water park accident; operator arrested

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Israeli teen in coma after Bulgaria water park accident; operator arrested

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TL;DR

A 17-year-old Israeli tourist fell into a coma after hitting rocks in a water ride accident at an attraction in Aheloy, Bulgaria, according to Israeli media. The ride operator, Ivan Sibov, was arrested, and inspections found the attraction was operating without proper permits. Two other tourists sustained minor injuries.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A 17-year-old Israeli tourist is in a coma after a water ride accident at an attraction in Aheloy, a coastal town near Burgas, Bulgaria, on Wednesday evening. The teen struck rocks during the ride and was hospitalized with severe injuries. Bulgarian police arrested the attraction's operator, Ivan Sibov, and preliminary inspections found that the facility was operating without the required permits, according to Israeli media reports citing local authorities. Two other Israeli tourists sustained minor injuries in the incident. The Israeli Foreign Ministry is in contact with local authorities and is providing assistance to the families.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

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    Operator suspected of lacking permits; two other Israelis sustained light injuries.

  2. Israeli teen in coma after Bulgaria water park accident; operator arrested

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