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Therefore, let all believers have you pray at a time when you can be found; for sure, in the rush of great waters, they will not reach it. (Psalm 32: 6)
An IDF search and rescue team is tearing up a casualty from the Dead Sea. (Credit: screenshot of Twitter screen)
Israel deployed helicopters filled with civilian rescue teams and IDF on the Jordanian side of the Dead Seawhen a bus carrying 37 schoolchildren and seven teachers was washed away by sudden floods. The request came directly from the Jordanian government.
The soldiers, from the Air Force Search and Rescue Unit 669, continued the search until the harsh weather made it impossible and the Jordanian authorities canceled it.
Despite the efforts of the army, at least 18 people were killed in the sudden flood, most of them in the bus that was washed away. According to reports, 34 people were reportedly saved from the area, although some would be in serious condition.
Among the dead and wounded were family members picnicking in the hot springs of Zaara Maeen, a popular tourist destination.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the planet – 432 meters below sea level – and is extremely popular with visitors. However, its arid conditions and deep canyons make it vulnerable to flash floods.
"There were people who ended up in the water and others who managed to reach the rocks and save themselves. Thank God we managed to save 13 people without any injuries, "he said.
Jordan's King Abdullah canceled a visit to Bahrain scheduled for Friday because of the tragedy, local media reported.
Thursday's incident is the second tragedy following a sudden flood near the Dead Sea this year. Both involved students and for whom the weather warnings seemed to have been ignored.
In April, 10 Israeli teenagers hikers were swept away and killed in Nahal Tzafit, in southern Israel. 15 others were saved.
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