An alarming wildlife incident unfolded at the Sea of Galilee in recent hours when a pack of jackals attacked swimmers at a popular beach, leaving eleven people injured and raising urgent questions about wildlife management in the region. The victims, including three minors, were evacuated to Poriya Medical Center in Tiberias for emergency treatment following the aggressive encounter.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the jackals were apparently drawn to the beach area by the scent of accessible food left in tents and picnic areas. The animals began searching for the food source, and in the ensuing panic among beachgoers, multiple people sustained scratches and bites. Rangers and police officers responded to the scene and successfully drove the jackals away from the beach areas.
Medical staff at Poriya Medical Center confirmed that all eleven patients arrived in recent hours suffering from jackal bites. Each victim received comprehensive medical treatment including wound disinfection, rabies vaccinations, tetanus shots, and additional preventive care as required. Ten patients were treated and released to their homes, while one female patient who arrived later from a different beach location remained under medical observation.
