Yamit 2000 Water Park
Photo: Matan Turkya
IDF soldier dies after 'fun day' in Holon water park
Sgt. Mikhail Pesach was rushed to hospital after complaining that he was experiencing chest pains during a unit outing at the Yamit 2000 Water Park in central Israel; IDF opens investigation after doctors forced to declare him dead.
An IDF soldier died on Sunday shortly after taking part in activities in a water park in the city of Holon during a military social outing, it was cleared for publication by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
According to a statement issued by the unit, the soldier, Sgt. Mikhail Pesach, 20 from Migdal HaEmek in northern Israel, collapsed during the activities in the coastal city at the Yamit 2000 Water Park and was evacuated to hospital in serious condition where doctors were forced to declare his death.
Yamit 2000 Water Park (Photo: Matan Turkya)
The Military Police have opened an investigation into the incident. His family has been informed.
According to witnesses, the soldier, who served in an air force maintenance squadron at the Ramon base, complained that he was experiencing chest pains after going on one of the water slides. Shortly after visiting the site’s medical facilities, he collapsed and was taken to hospital while medics attempted to perform life-saving treatment on him.
The IDF is currently attempting to discern whether the soldier’s death was caused by a heart attack or as a result of the hot temperatures.
