Israeli Police Conduct Extensive Search for Missing 4-Year-Old Boy in Ashkelon Dunes
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Yuval Kogen, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared Thursday afternoon in the dunes near Hof Hofit beach in Ashkelon. His father reported the disappearance at 1 PM. Police and rescue teams are conducting a large-scale search in the challenging terrain, with all investigative leads being pursued.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Four-year-old Yuval Kogen went missing Thursday near dunes in Ashkelon’s Hof Hofit beach area.
- His father reported the disappearance at 1 PM, stating the boy vanished while they were together.
- The search area includes steep cliffs, wide dunes, and open water, complicating rescue efforts.
- Police, aerial units, marine police, divers, and volunteers are conducting extensive searches.
- Ashkelon’s mayor and city rescue units are actively involved in the coordinated search operation.
- Authorities urge the public to provide any information to assist in locating Yuval safely.
A four-year-old boy named Yuval Kogen went missing on Thursday afternoon in the dunes area between the cliff and the beach at Hof Hofit in Ashkelon. The initial report was received at 1:00 PM from the boy's father, who said they were together near the dunes when Yuval suddenly disappeared from sight. The police are investigating all possible leads, including the father's account, to reconstruct the events leading to the disappearance.
The search area is challenging due to its geography, which includes a steep cliff, wide dune strips, and an open waterline. The beach is not designated for swimming and lacks lifeguard services and breakwaters, complicating rescue efforts. Extensive search operations are underway involving aerial units, marine police, police volunteer divers, and dozens of volunteers combing the area by air, sea, and land.
Ashkelon's mayor, Tomer Glam, visited the scene to monitor emergency response efforts. The city’s rescue unit "Magen," along with municipal enforcement and police forces, are conducting thorough searches across all possible terrain in the dunes and beach area. Police urge anyone with information to contact emergency services immediately, emphasizing that even small details could be crucial to finding Yuval and bringing him home safely.
Videos from the scene show the large-scale coordinated effort by Israeli police, special units, and volunteers racing against time to locate the missing child. The investigation and search continue intensively as authorities keep all investigative avenues open.
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