Israeli missing after rafting accident in Slovenia

An Israeli tourist in Slovenia was missing and feared dead after being swept away by rapids while rafting on Sunday.

The man, 40, was part of a group of four Israeli travelers, three of whom managed to swim to safety after their raft hit a rock and was damaged, Ynet news reported.

Police and rescue services in the Central European country conducted a large search for the tourist Sunday, but called off the operation after nightfall.

The man’s helmet and clothing were found, leading to fears he may have drowned, according to a family member of one of the other tourists, Ynet reported.