Woman Rescued After Drifting Three Kilometers Off Haifa Coast

A woman was rescued off the coast of Haifa on Friday after drifting approximately three kilometers from shore. She had entered the sea to swim near the Carmel Beach, close to the "Meridian" hotel, with a friend. When the friend exited the water and noticed her companion had not returned, she alerted lifeguards. Search efforts commenced along the coastline, utilizing off-road vehicles and specialized equipment. A lifeguard at the southern part of Dado Beach spotted a woman in the water exhibiting unusual swimming behavior. He alerted his supervisor, and rescuers on a jet ski were dispatched. They found the woman exhausted, brought her onto the jet ski, and safely returned her to shore. The rescue occurred after the official end of the swimming season. The Haifa Municipality stated that lifeguard stations remain operational at several city beaches, including Dado, Zamir, Carmel, Bat Galim, and Neot, even after the season concludes. The municipality emphasized that this incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining lifeguard services post-season, as the woman's life was likely saved by their intervention.