A two-year-old Israeli girl tragically drowned Tuesday night in the swimming pool of a hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save her life, doctors were forced to pronounce her dead. ZAKA is now working to arrange the transfer of her body to Israel.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m., ZAKA’s International Unit emergency hotline (1220) received notification of the tragedy. According to initial reports, the toddler drowned in the hotel pool during the evening. She was rushed to a local hospital, where medical staff were ultimately unable to revive her and declared her deceased.

Immediately after receiving the report, members of ZAKA’s International Unit began coordinating with the relevant authorities in both Israel and Egypt.

The joint effort is aimed at expediting the necessary bureaucratic procedures so the toddler’s body can be returned to Israel as quickly as possible. ZAKA is also providing ongoing assistance and support to the bereaved family during this difficult time.

Chaim Weingarten, ZAKA’s Deputy Director of Operations, said, “Immediately upon receiving the report, we activated ZAKA’s International Unit, which operates around the clock in cases of this nature throughout the world.”

“We are in continuous contact with all of the relevant authorities in order to assist the family and bring the toddler to burial in Israel as quickly as possible, while preserving her dignity and providing the family with all the assistance they require,” he added.

{Matzav.com}