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Monday, September 18, 2017
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Father drowns in Jordan river trying to save daughter
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA 46-year-old man has drowned in the Jordan River while trying to save his daughter, according to police.
The incident occurred near the Arik Bridge, police say. The man jumped into the river to save his 16-year-old daughter, who was in trouble due to the strong currents. The daughter was rescued safely.
Family members stopped passing motorists who pulled the father out of the water, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
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