Search And Rescue
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Hundreds of travelers missing and heavy destruction in a deadly flood on the Nepal-China border: at least 17 dead
Massive water currents washed away settlements in northern Nepal and knocked multi-story buildings into the river. The water level makes it difficult for rescue helicopters to land in the area. In neighboring Tibet, casualties were also reported, and roads, electricity, and communications were cut off. Among the missing are 291 foreign citizens and 93 Nepalese citizens. 60 workers are missing at a...

IDF documentation soldiers - and operations in dangerous zones: "To be at the forefront and capture the story"
IDF documentation soldiers took part in two aid missions - to Colombia and Venezuela, following powerful earthquakes. Sergeant H., who documented the rescue operations: "The goal was to document the forces, but what caught me was the residents."

14-Year-Old Rescued from Steep Slope in Nahal El Al
A teenager from Jerusalem was rescued after getting stuck on a steep slope during a family hike. Volunteers from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit safely assisted him back to the trail using a safety rope.

Search and Rescue Operation in the Jordan River Following Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Boy
According to reports received by emergency services, a teenager fell out of a boat and contact was lost. Firefighters and rescue teams conducted an extensive search in the area near Agmon HaHula.

Search Underway for Father and 6 Children Missing After Hiking in Nahal Gov
Extensive search operations are underway in the Arava region for a father and his six children, aged 9 to 19, who went missing during a hike. Contact was lost after they reported exhaustion due to extreme heat.

Disaster in Indonesia: Deaths and dozens missing in ferry fire
At least five people were killed and 41 are missing following a fire on a ferry carrying approximately 250 passengers and crew. Rescue operations are ongoing.

Disaster averted: Two girls rescued from a stream in the north after suffering from dehydration
The two felt unwell during a hike; a medical team from the Galilee-Carmel Search and Rescue Unit provided them with initial treatment in the field. After stabilizing their condition, the girls were rescued on foot and transferred for further treatment in a Magen David Adom ambulance.