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50-Year-Old Man Drowns in Ashkelon Beach, Rescued in Critical Condition

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50-Year-Old Man Drowns in Ashkelon Beach, Rescued in Critical Condition
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

A 50-year-old man drowned at Ashkelon beach and was rescued in critical condition, amid several recent drowning incidents across Israel.

  • 01A 50-year-old man drowned and was rescued in critical condition at Ashkelon beach.
  • 02MDA paramedics performed CPR and transported him to Barzilai Medical Center.
  • 03A one-year-old girl drowned in Kadima-Zoran and was also in critical condition.
  • 04On Saturday, a 50-year-old man drowned near Metzuda beach in Ashdod.
  • 05A one-year-old boy drowned in Herzliya and a woman was injured by a boat propeller near the Sea of Galilee.
  • 06Multiple drowning incidents occurred in Israel within days, involving both children and adults.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
50-Year-Old Man Drowns in Ashkelon Beach, Rescued in Critical Condition
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
40-Year-Old Man in Critical Condition After Drowning at Ashkelon Beach
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Man in Critical Condition After Drowning at Ashkelon Beach

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