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Two 13-Year-Old Girls Drown in Jordan River Near Lehavot HaBashan During Family Outing

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 27, 2026

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Two 13-year-old girls drowned in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan during a family outing on June 27, 2026. Rescue teams conducted a five-hour search before recovering both girls deceased. The incident highlights the dangers of seemingly calm water and adds to a rising number of child drownings in Israel this year.

01Two 13-year-old girls drowned in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan on June 27, 2026.
02The girls were part of a family outing but were not directly supervised by parents.
03Rescue teams, including special divers, searched for five hours before recovering both girls deceased.
04The river section appeared calm but had deep, murky water and dense vegetation, creating a deadly trap.
05Since early 2026, 11 children and teens have drowned in Israel, with 84 deaths in the past five years.
06Child safety group Beterem urges constant supervision and water safety education for children and teens.

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