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Search and rescue personnel were summoned on erev Shabbos for four persons who became trapped in Nachal Ohg due to flash flooding. The air force’s 669 rescue unit was summoned as well, and it was required to get them out. One of the victims was taken to a hospital, reportedly in light condition.

Rescue personnel once again remind the tzibur to heed flash flood warnings, as the flash floods can indeed be life threatening.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)