Israeli dies in Sri Lanka surfing accident

A 59-year-old Israeli is pronounced dead at a Sri Lankan hospital after suffering a head injury last week while surfing, according to reports.

He is identified as Oded Lechner of the Beit Keshet kibbutz.

Lechner was visiting his son, who was backpacking in the area.

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