Search Underway for Missing 12-Year-Old Boy on Jordan River Near Yesod HaMaala
A 12-year-old boy went missing on Sunday while on a boat on the Jordan River near Yesod HaMaala. Following the report of his disappearance, police and rescue teams were dispatched to the area and launched extensive search operations. The search effort includes an aerial unit helicopter, rescue volunteers, and fire and rescue forces, and is ongoing along the river.
This incident comes about six weeks after a tragic event in the same area, where two 13-year-old girls from Abu Snan, Hala Azam and Iman Khair, drowned. The girls had been spending time near the Jordan River close to the Lehavot HaBashan area when contact was lost, prompting a large-scale search involving aerial and water units. After hours of searching, the two girls were found deceased.
Authorities continue to focus on locating the missing boy, with search efforts actively underway as of the latest updates.
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