A 76-year-old woman drowned at sea near Sdot Yam, according to initial reports. Rescue teams recovered her body; circumstances are under investigation.
A 76-year-old woman drowned at sea near the coastal kibbutz of Sdot Yam on Monday morning, according to preliminary reports. Rescue teams recovered her body; no further details have been released. Drownings have been a recurring concern at Israeli beaches this summer. The Zioneer has reported on several such incidents in recent weeks, including an 80-year-old woman who drowned at Michmoret beach on July 13 and an 80-year-old man who drowned in the Dead Sea on June 30.
2 developments
- StrongMDA confirms death of 80-year-old woman who drowned at Michmoret beach
- DevelopingRescue: Woman, 69, Found Unconscious in Pool at Or Akiva Home, Later Dies
- DevelopingWoman, 44, in moderate condition after drowning at Neve Yam beach
- StrongMDA paramedic: Man pulled from Ashkelon beach pronounced dead at scene
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