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11-Year-Old Boy Suffers Rare Skull Injury From Arrow During Archery Camp Activity

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By אורלי הררי

First reported by N12 · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

An 11-year-old boy sustained a rare and dangerous skull injury when an arrow penetrated his sinuses during a camp archery activity. Initially thought to be a minor wound, imaging revealed pneumocephalus, prompting transfer to Schneider Children’s Medical Center for intensive care. He recovered without surgery thanks to prompt diagnosis and treatment.

01An 11-year-old boy was injured by an arrow penetrating his skull during a camp archery activity.
02Initial assessment showed a superficial nose wound, but imaging revealed a rare pneumocephalus condition.
03The boy was transferred from Kaplan to Schneider Children’s Medical Center for intensive care and multidisciplinary evaluation.
04Doctors decided surgery was unnecessary; the boy’s condition improved under observation.
05Medical experts stressed the importance of safety equipment and supervision in recreational archery activities.
06The case highlights how seemingly minor injuries can conceal serious internal damage.

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