Nine people were injured near the Doga beach on the Sea of Galilee, with four evacuated in mild condition, after apparently being bitten by jackals, Israeli media report.
A dangerous encounter took place near the Sea of Galilee early this morning: nine people were injured near Doga beach, south of Tiberias. According to a 12 News report (N12), four of the injured were evacuated in mild condition, apparently after being bitten by jackals. The incident occurred at an hour when beachgoers are typically sparse. The nature of the encounter—whether the jackals approached a sleeping or resting group—has not been detailed. No prior reports of jackal attacks at this specific site have been published by The Zioneer.
The Sea of Galilee region has seen an increase in jackal populations in recent years, though attacks on humans remain rare. Local authorities have not yet issued a public statement.
3 developments
- StrongHealth Ministry warns 11 bitten by jackal suspected of rabies near Sea of Galilee
- DevelopingTwo jackal attacks reported at Kinneret's Doga Beach a day after bathers injured
- StrongHospital director urges caution after rabies exposure in northern Israel
- DevelopingKinneret union head demands urgent jackal culling after overnight attack
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