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Survivor Alerts Rescue; Two Girls Missing in Jordan River Sweep

6/28/2026

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Survivor Girl Alerts

A survivor girl escaped the Jordan River and alerted authorities, prompting a rescue operation.
Israel Fire and Rescue Authority says two girls were swept away near Lahavot HaBashan and are still missing.
Hebrew media reported three girls entered the water and were quickly overpowered by the current.
Police and rescue teams with divers responded to the survivor’s call and prepared riverbed searches.

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Jordan River Drownings

The Jordan River tragedy contributes to a three-fold rise in child drownings in Israel in early 2026.
Two 13-year-old girls drowned near Lehavot Habashan after a family outing, prompting police arrival after a survivor’s call.
Paramedic Eli Ben Zaken reported the girl was immediately unconscious, pulseless and later pronounced dead.
Kids Israel logged ten child drownings in 2026, urging parents to teach safe water habits.

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Survivor Girl Alerts

A survivor girl escaped the Jordan River and alerted authorities, prompting a rescue operation.
Israel Fire and Rescue Authority says two girls were swept away near Lahavot HaBashan and are still missing.
Hebrew media reported three girls entered the water and were quickly overpowered by the current.
Police and rescue teams with divers responded to the survivor’s call and prepared riverbed searches.

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