Nine people were injured Monday morning near Duga beach on the Sea of Galilee in what appears to be a jackal attack, according to Israeli emergency services. A 12-year-old girl was among the wounded, and medical teams raised concern about possible rabies. Four of the injured were evacuated to hospital in mild condition; five were treated at the scene.
Monday morning's incident near Duga beach on the Sea of Galilee left nine people injured, including a 12-year-old girl, in what appears to be a jackal attack, according to Israeli emergency services. Medical teams expressed concern about possible rabies. Four of the wounded were evacuated to hospital in mild condition, and five were treated on-site. This is the second such attack at this popular swimming spot in less than 24 hours. As The Zioneer reported, an earlier overnight jackal attack near the same location injured at least seven bathers. The recurrence has heightened concern among northern residents about a surge in wildlife encounters along the shoreline. No details regarding the suspected animal's whereabouts or capture are yet available.
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