Israeli man, 26, drowns in Norway after falling from boat, Foreign Ministry says
The Israeli Embassy in Oslo and the Foreign Ministry’s department for Israelis in distress abroad have been handling the case with local authorities since receiving the report.
A 26-year-old Israeli man from the Jerusalem area tragically lost his life in Norway after falling from a boat while on a trip with friends, according to ZAKA, the Israeli search and rescue organization. The man's disappearance sparked an urgent search, as his friends reported finding him missing following a day-long journey. ZAKA's International Division received a distress call through its hotline, which led to the grim discovery of his lifeless body.
Israel's Embassy in Oslo and the Foreign Ministry's department for Israelis in distress abroad have been coordinating with local authorities to assist the man's family during this tragic time. Baruch Nidam, head of ZAKA's International Division, confirmed that upon receiving the distress report, the organization swiftly began working with local authorities to ensure the deceased was treated with dignity and to facilitate the repatriation of his body back to Israel.
Nidam emphasized the team's efforts to secure the release of the man's body for burial and transportation to Israel as quickly as possible, working alongside Menuha La'ad, the Foreign Ministry, and other relevant authorities.
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