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Israeli Diver Survives Fishing Hook Lodged in Neck During Eilat Dive
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First reported by Mako · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
Yulia Grigoriev was diving alone in the Gulf of Eilat when a fishing hook pierced her neck, nearly costing her life. After emergency surgery, she recovered quickly and returned to diving the next day.
- 01Yulia Grigoriev was injured by a fishing hook lodged in her neck during a solo dive in Eilat.
- 02She initially mistook the pulling sensation for a sea creature bite underwater.
- 03The fisherman apologized and was shocked by the accident.
- 04Grigoriev underwent a 90-minute surgery after being hospitalized.
- 05She calmly recorded a message absolving the fisherman of blame and contacted her insurance agent.
- 06Grigoriev recovered fully and resumed diving the day after the incident.
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