The Israel Police delivered a statement Tuesday regarding the search for the diver who was attacked by a shark in Hadera. According to the statement, the National Special Rescue Unit's divers discovered remains and evidence in the search area. These findings will be transferred to relevant professionals for further analysis.
"As you can see, we are now on the second day of searching. We are sparing absolutely no resources. The Police Commissioner has instructed us to deploy all available forces to assist with the search effort. Several findings have been sent for examination, and we are awaiting the results. Our primary goal is to bring closure to the family. We will continue our efforts until we locate the missing person," the Israel Police spokesperson said.
Video: Shark attacks swimmer off the coast of Hadera. Credit: Usage under Israel's Intellectual Property Law Article 27(a)
Following the statement, Deputy Fire Chief Doron Almashali said: "After a day and a half of intensive effort, we have found what appears to be part of the missing person. Naturally, these findings must undergo thorough examinations by the Israel Police and the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute. We will continue working to confirm that we have indeed found the missing individual. We conducted our search pattern based on careful analysis of underwater currents, and it was precisely in that area where the remains were discovered. I sincerely hope we have indeed found the diver who was attacked by the sharks."
The 40-year-old diver from central Israel disappeared Monday after being attacked while diving. Search operations were suspended during the night and resumed at first light the following morning.
