Large-scale search underway at Ashkelon's Hof Chofit beach for missing person who entered the water

Police and rescue forces, including a helicopter, are conducting an extensive search off the coast of Hof Chofit beach in Ashkelon for a person who reportedly entered the water and has not been seen since, according to reports.

Police and rescue teams are searching for a missing person at Hof Chofit beach in Ashkelon. According to reports, the individual entered the water and did not return. Large police forces, assisted by a helicopter, are conducting searches from the air, sea, and along the coastline. Rescue services are also involved. Further details are not yet available.

2 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 22:40 · 25 JulLatest

   Rescue forces are intensifying search operations at the beach.

2. 22:32 · 25 Jul

   Large-scale search underway at Ashkelon's Hof Chofit beach for missing person who entered the water

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