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Two-Year-Old Toddler in Critical Condition After Drowning in Private Pool in Mateh Yehuda

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

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A two-year-old toddler is in critical condition after drowning in a private pool in Mateh Yehuda, Israel, on August 3, 2026. The child was airlifted to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital following advanced resuscitation efforts. The incident adds to a weekend of multiple drownings along Israeli beaches, including two fatalities and one critical injury.

01A two-year-old toddler drowned in a private pool in Mateh Yehuda and was airlifted in critical condition.
02The toddler was found unconscious without pulse or breathing; resuscitation continued during transport.
03Three other drownings occurred over the weekend at Israeli beaches, resulting in two deaths and one critical injury.
04Medical experts warn drownings in toddlers can happen silently and quickly, even in shallow water.
05The Ministry of Health stresses adult supervision and safety measures around private pools to prevent drownings.
06Immediate CPR and calling emergency services are vital when a child is pulled from water unconscious.

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