Man in Critical Condition After Drowning at Bat Yam Beach
A man in his 60s was pulled from the sea without a pulse or breathing on Friday afternoon at Sunset Beach in Bat Yam. Lifeguards rescued him from the water, and emergency medical teams from United Hatzalah arrived promptly to perform advanced resuscitation efforts at the scene.
The victim, identified as a religious scholar, was found in extremely critical condition requiring immediate medical intervention. United Hatzalah responders, including Bat Yam branch head Shmuel Malka and medics Yaakov Ladkani and Orel Zada, described the intense efforts to revive him. After initial treatment on site, he was transported to the hospital still undergoing resuscitation and remains in critical condition.
Authorities continue to monitor his status, and the incident highlights the ongoing risks of swimming in the area. The rescue teams acted swiftly to save the man’s life, but his condition remains grave, prompting calls for prayers and support from the community.
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