The body of a 13-year-old girl who drowned in the Jordan River was found Saturday, as searches continued for another teenage girl who went missing in the water near Lahavot HaBashan in northern Israel.
Police and Fire and Rescue services launched extensive searches earlier Saturday after two girls, aged 13 to 15, were swept away in the river.
(Photo: Fire and Rescue Services)
Three girls had entered the water together during a family trip in the area. Only one managed to reach the shore on her own and report that her friends were missing.
Police said large forces were at the scene, including a helicopter from the police air unit, Fire and Rescue teams and volunteers from a rescue unit.
“They are carrying out extensive searches in order to locate the girls,” police said.
Israel Fire and Rescue Services’ Northern District said five teams from the Galilee-Golan area were taking part in the intensive search operation.
First published: 18:40, 06.27.26