Drowning

Issachar Dov Spiegel pronounced dead after Netanya drowning, brother still missing

Rescuers from the Lehava unit under the Central District Command are leading the operation, assisted by ZAKA volunteers and additional special units.

Zaka volunteers
Uriah Sarusi, the IDF reservist who drowned in the Jordan River on March 24, 2024.

IDF reservist drowns in Jordan River in attempt to save his son

 Digital art of the RMS Titanic at sunset.

Titanic tragedy of prominent Jewish couple resurfaces in record auction

Sagi Mor and his family.

Thai authorities find remains of missing Israeli tourist Sagi Mor after he drowned while saving son


Number of drowning deaths in 2023 almost matching 2022's numbers

26 people died in the last swimming season. However, the Knesset revealed that this season, 21 people have died from drowning so far this season. Are 'unofficial' beaches to blame?

 The site of a 13-year-old's drowning.

Don't let summer fun turn into disaster – keeping Israel's children safe

The number of children’s deaths from all kinds of accidents in Israel is 30% higher during the summer months compared to during the rest of the year, and 45% of those occur inside the home or nearby.

 ENJOY THE pool, but water safety has its own rules.

Israel needs a national program for drowning prevention - editorial

The majority of drownings off beaches occur either on officially recognized beaches when lifeguards are not on duty, or on beaches where swimming is prohibited.

 Metzitzim Beach, June 1, 2023.

Two dead, four seriously injured by drowning across Israel's beaches

Two people were confirmed dead ,while four people almost died and are in serious to critical condition after they almost drowned in the sea on Saturday morning.

 Metzitzim Beach, June 1, 2023.

27-year-old Chinese tourist dies after disappearing at popular South Carolina beach

Visiting from abroad, the deceased was not identified at the time reports were released.

 Folly Pier, South Carolina, the location of the drowning of a Chinese tourist.

Mossad agent who died in Italy was on mission working against Iran - report

The collaboration followed reports of Russian oligarchs in the area taking part in transferring Iranian-manufactured UAVs to Moscow.

 Firefighters search for survivors after a tourist boat capsized in Lake Maggiore, in northern Italy, May 29, 2023.

24-year-old Israeli drowns during post-military trip in Laos

The Israeli consulates in Hanoi and Bangkok, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministry, are in contact with his family and are helping to transport his body to Israel.

 A view of the Mekong river bordering Thailand and Laos is seen from the Thai side in Nong Khai, Thailand, October 29, 2019. Picture taken October 29, 2019.

Two babies drown in Israel on Thursday in concerning trend

Since only the beginning of the calendar year, 13 children drowned, with half of the cases occurring inside or near the child's home.

 Israelis enjoy the Shaded nature pool of Ein Tut, near Moshav Ani'am, in the Golan Heights, July 10, 2022.

What’s the right thing to do when someone is drowning next to you?

Sixteen people have died in Israel since the start of this swimming season. What’s the first important thing to do when seeing someone drowning?

Swimming pool (Illustrative)

This man tested positive for COVID-19 over a month after dying

Even after this man died in a drowning accident, his body tested positive for COVID-19 for a month and a half.

  COVID-19 rapid antigen test