Within hours on Friday evening, six people drowned at beaches across Israel, with one in critical condition and two in serious condition, according to MDA. Since the start of the swimming season, MDA has treated 70 drowning victims, nine of whom died.
Six people drowned at beaches across Israel within a span of hours on Friday evening, Magen David Adom reported. One victim was listed in critical condition and two in serious condition. The drownings were reported from multiple coastal locations, though exact sites and identities have not been released.
MDA noted that since the start of the swimming season, its teams have provided medical care to 70 swimmers who drowned, including nine fatalities. The current cluster of drownings comes amid hot weather that has drawn large crowds to beaches nationwide. Authorities have urged swimmers to exercise caution and follow lifeguard instructions.
The Zioneer reported on Friday evening on an earlier drowning incident at Jerusalem Beach in Rishon LeZion, where two 21-year-old men were rescued in moderate-serious condition. That incident is part of the broader seasonal uptick. No further details on the latest cases are yet available.
- DevelopingFive killed in five separate road accidents across northern and southern Israel
- DevelopingTwo drownings in unmarked beach near Beit Yanai — one teen, one adult evacuated in moderate to mild condition
- DevelopingMan rescued from water in critical condition near Tel Aviv beach — MDA
- DevelopingTwo men, 21, drown at Jerusalem Beach in Rishon LeZion; hospitalized in moderate-serious condition
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