4 rock climbers killed in flood
Four Israeli rock climbers were killed in flash floods that ripped through canyons around the Dead Sea, rescue services said.
The victims were three men and a woman in their 20s who were with a group of 11 in the rocky region of deep ravines, caves and lofty crags.
The Dead Sea, the world’s lowest point at about 1,300 feet below sea level, is surrounded by desert and generally arid cliffs. In spring, however, rain falling in Jerusalem and neighboring hills can come rushing down the steep descents, causing sudden and violent torrents.
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