Volunteers from the Arava's Search and Rescue unit have located the family of seven that was reported missing in the area of Nahal Gov on Monday afternoon.
"We reached the family, who are all with us, very exhausted, but in good condition," volunteers from the Arava's Search and Rescue unit said. "In a moment they will be brought into an air-conditioned vehicle, drink water and be treated."
"A Magen David Ambulance ambulance is on its way here to join us. The family members will be examined and a decision will be made whether they need to be evacuated [to hospital] for further treatment."
Volunteers had begun the search earlier in the day, after a woman had contacted emergency services after losing contact with her husband and their six kids who had gone hiking despite the intense heat and extreme weather conditions. N12 reported that the kids were aged nine to 19.
The husband had informed the wife upon setting off from Kibbutz Ir Ovot in the Arava at 8:00 a.m., saying that they were equipped with a large amount of water. At 11:30 a.m., he had told her that they were exhausted due to the hot weather but hoped to finish the hike within half an hour.
Police comb Kinneret for missing vacationer
In a separate incident, Israel Police announced that it is searching for a man in his 40s who left his belongings on Trapez Beach, entered the Kinneret, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Officers from the Kinneret's Maritime police unit, the nothern district, as well as a police helicopter and fire and rescue teams from the nearby cities are combing the area for the man.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported that the Kinneret Cities Association is aiding in the search with a supervising boat and a drone.
According to the association, the man is a vacationer who has been missing since morning.