Israeli Police Chief Details Dramatic Rescue of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Israeli Police Commissioner Danni Levi recounted the swift and extensive search that led to the safe recovery of four-year-old Yuval Kogan near Ashkelon after he went missing while exploring nature. Yuval survived by staying in a shaded spot overnight and was found after calling out to volunteer horses. Levi praised the police and volunteers for their efforts.

• 01Four-year-old Yuval Kogan went missing near Ashkelon while exploring nature with his father.
• 02Police quickly mobilized hundreds of officers and volunteers using advanced technology to search for Yuval.
• 03Yuval was found in Nitzanim after spending the night under a tree in a shaded area.
• 04The boy survived by staying calm and remaining in a safe, shaded spot overnight.
• 05Yuval was discovered after he called out to horses belonging to volunteers.
• 06Police Commissioner Danni Levi praised the coordinated efforts of all involved in the rescue.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Police Chief Details Dramatic Rescue of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew9 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew10 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew10 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew13 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew20 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

Shin Bet Joins Search for Missing Four-Year-Old Yuval Kogan in Ashkelon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew22 hours ago

Israeli Police Conduct Extensive Search for Missing 4-Year-Old Boy in Ashkelon Dunes

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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