11 Campers Injured in Jackal Attacks at Sea of Galilee Amid Rabies Concerns
Eleven people, including a 12-year-old girl bitten on the face, were attacked by jackals overnight at Duga Beach on the Sea of Galilee. Authorities suspect at least one of the animals may be infected with rabies, as their behavior was described as highly atypical. All injured were treated, vaccinated, and released from hospital, but officials are urging the public to avoid wildlife contact and seek immediate medical attention after any animal bite.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, eleven campers were attacked and bitten by jackals at Duga Beach on the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel. Magen David Adom received the emergency call at 2:52 a.m. and dispatched medical teams to the scene. Among the injured was 12-year-old Alice, whose mother described waking to her daughter's screams and finding her face covered in blood; the girl required four injections and three stitches and was left traumatized. Officials said the jackals' behavior was atypical, raising suspicion of rabies infection, and the animals had not been captured as of the time of reporting. Israel's Health Ministry noted 66 cases of rabies exposure in animals so far this year, with dogs accounting for 37 cases and jackals for 19. The Nature and Parks Authority said it is investigating whether the attackers were jackals or stray dogs. The Kinneret Cities Association called for increased enforcement and monitoring of the jackal population in the area ahead of the summer season.
What's missing
No timeline has been given for when results of the investigation into rabies infection might be available.
How coverage differed
Both outlets reported the same core facts with similar framing; the Jerusalem Post provided additional official data, such as the Health Ministry's rabies exposure statistics and the precise emergency call time, while the Times of Israel placed slightly more emphasis on the personal testimony of the injured child's mother.
What different sources said
- The Jerusalem PostRight
Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
- Times of IsraelCenter
‘Her whole face was covered in blood’: 11 campers attacked by jackals at Sea of Galilee
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