Reported sea incidents
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Two swimmers injured off Raouché in a reported boat incident
Raouché / Pigeon Rocks, Beirut — Beirut
Two women swimming off the Raouché coast in Beirut were injured in an incident involving boats. The environmental association al-Ard publicly warned about unregulated boat traffic close to swimming areas following the report.
Woman rescued after jet ski overturns off Abdeh
Abdeh coast, Akkar — Akkar / North Lebanon
MTV Lebanon, citing the Lebanese Civil Defense, reported that a woman was rescued after the jet ski she was riding overturned in the Abdeh area of Akkar. Rescuers brought her to safety, provided first aid and said her condition was good. No collision or fault determination was reported.
Woman sustains back fractures in jet ski accident off Jounieh Bay
Jounieh Bay — Keserwan / Mount Lebanon
MTV Lebanon reported that a 19-year-old woman sustained back fractures in an accident while riding a jet ski off Jounieh Bay. Civil Defense marine-rescue personnel recovered her from the water, provided first aid and transferred her to hospital. The published report does not establish a collision, legal fault or enforcement outcome.
Drowning fatality reported on the Amchit coast
Amchit coastline, Jbeil district — Jbeil / Mount Lebanon
L’Orient Today reported that Civil Defense recovered the body of a drowning victim shortly after 3 p.m. on the Amchit coastline. The report noted high waves and strong currents in the area and a Civil Defense warning against swimming. This record does not infer a vessel role or legal fault.
Swimmer killed after being struck by a boat near Raouché Rock
Raouché / Pigeon Rocks, Beirut — Raouché
L’Orient Today reported, citing a Civil Defense source, that a swimmer was killed after being struck by a boat near Raouché Rock in Beirut. The report said the victim’s body was transferred to a mortuary and that authorities had not publicly stated whether an investigation was underway at the time of publication. No operator identity or legal fault is asserted here.
One drowned and three injured off the Sour coast
Sour (Tyre) coast — South Lebanon
L’Orient Today reported that four people were pulled from the sea off Sour: one man died by drowning and three others were injured and taken for treatment. The report also referenced strong waves and a Civil Defense safety warning. No vessel involvement or legal fault is inferred.
Three injured in jet ski–tourist boat collision in Jounieh Bay
Jounieh Bay — Keserwan / Mount Lebanon
The National News Agency reported that a jet ski carrying two people collided with a tourist boat in Jounieh Bay. The two jet-ski occupants suffered minor bruising and a woman aboard the tourist boat was injured and taken to hospital. No legal fault is inferred.
Jet ski broke down off Ain Mreisseh, three people rescued
Ain Mreisseh beach, Beirut — Beirut
Three people were rescued off Ain Mreisseh beach in Beirut after their jet ski broke down at about 9:30 p.m. The Lebanese Civil Defence marine rescue unit towed the disabled craft to shore. No injuries were reported.
Fisherman drowned near Palm Island off Tripoli
Palm Island / Tripoli coast — North Lebanon
L’Orient Today reported that Civil Defense recovered the body of a fisherman who had gone missing on Wednesday near Palm Island off Tripoli. Civil Defense said he drowned while fishing close to the island; his fishing boat was also located. The source does not establish vessel fault.
Three drowned and four rescued at Ramlet el-Baida after swimming despite a bathing ban
Ramlet el-Baida / Jnah, Beirut — Ramlet al-Baida
Reported dangerous-current drowning event, not a vessel strike. Beach management said swimming had been prohibited because of sea and current conditions. A group of seven entered the water; four were rescued and hospitalised and three drowned or were missing, with recovery and search operations continuing through 29 April 2024. Civil Defense took part and a nearby jet-ski club reportedly assisted the rescue. No victim names are recorded.
Father and five-year-old child struck by jet ski while swimming near Bouar shore
Bouar shore — Keserwan / Mount Lebanon
Lebanon's National News Agency reported that a jet ski struck a father and his five-year-old child near Bouar shore, causing serious injuries including a skull fracture to the child. Civil Defense provided first aid and both were taken to hospital. The source reported that the driver was detained; this archive does not independently determine legal fault.
Fisherman drowned off Arida coast
Arida coast — Akkar / North Lebanon
L’Orient Today reported that a fisherman died at sea off Arida after being struck in the head by part of a boat blown by the wind, falling unconscious into the sea and drowning. This record reproduces the reported mechanism conservatively and makes no legal-fault finding.
Two boats collided off Batroun, one person injured
Batroun shore — North Lebanon
Two boats collided at night off Batroun. Lebanese Civil Defence teams rescued an injured man from the water and brought him ashore. Reported with photographs of the rescue operation.
Fatal jet ski–boat collision in Jounieh Bay
Jounieh Bay — Keserwan / Mount Lebanon
Contemporaneous Lebanese reports said Civil Defense maritime rescue teams recovered two injured people after a jet ski collided with a boat in Jounieh Bay. One person later died and another was seriously injured. Security forces opened an investigation. This archive does not assign legal fault.