Man pulled from sea in critical condition after drowning at Ashkelon beach

A 40-year-old man was rescued from the water at Dalila Beach in Ashkelon on Friday after drowning. Paramedics from Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service, provided immediate treatment at the scene and transported him to Barzilai Medical Centre while performing continuous resuscitation efforts. He remains in critical condition. The rescue highlights the dangers of swimming in Israeli coastal waters, where strong currents and sudden weather changes can pose significant risks to beachgoers. Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances of the incident or the man’s exact condition.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.