Navy Commandos Join Search for Missing Haifa Diver
Extensive search operations are underway for a young man in his twenties from Haifa who disappeared after entering the water for a free dive at Students Beach on Thursday. A family member, who was kayaking nearby, alerted rescue forces after the man failed to emerge.
The search efforts, which resumed Friday morning, have been significantly bolstered by the involvement of the Israeli Navy, including elite naval commandos from Unit 13 and the Underwater Missions Unit (Yeltam). The Inspector General of the Israel Police, Commissioner Danny Levy, also visited the scene in Haifa to oversee the operation.
According to police, the young man was last seen entering the water in the afternoon. The police issued a public notice about his disappearance shortly after 10 PM on Thursday, approximately an hour after receiving the initial report.
Numerous police units, including the Carmel District, the Marine Police, and volunteer units, are participating in the search. Additional rescue personnel from ZAKA and the Fire Department's Lahav Unit are also involved. The police are utilizing a helicopter, drones, boats, jet skis, and ground patrols, including officers on horseback, to cover both sea and coastal areas.
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