Man Rescued From Eilat Beach in Serious Condition After Drowning Incident
A man in his sixties was pulled from the waters of a beach in Eilat on Saturday afternoon and is in serious condition after resuscitation efforts.
Paramedics from Magen David Adom (MDA) were dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:15 PM following a report of an unconscious man found in the water. Upon arrival, they found the man, estimated to be around 60 years old, lying near the shoreline without a pulse or breathing.
MDA teams immediately began advanced resuscitation, including chest compressions, artificial respiration, and administering necessary medications. After his pulse returned, the man was transported by ambulance to the intensive care unit at Yoseftal Hospital in Eilat, where his condition was described as serious.
One of the paramedics, Roni Zapora from MDA's motorcycle unit, stated that the teams found the man unconscious and without vital signs after he was recovered from the water. He detailed the immediate medical treatment provided, noting the successful return of the man's pulse before his transfer to the hospital.
The incident occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the report updated shortly after. The article includes a call for readers to join a WhatsApp channel for breaking news and report inaccuracies.
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