It has been cleared for release that an Israeli navy vessel
capsized Monday morning 1.5 kilometers
(0.9 miles) from the coast, while patrolling the Mediterranean waters near
Ashkelon.
In response, a missile boat was sent to the site, and rescue
crews brought some of the sailors to the shore. None of them were hurt.
Large forces have been dispatched around the ship, which
still hasn't sunk completely. Reports from the incident were passed to
Commander of the Israeli Navy Ram Rothberg, as the IDF is investigating the
circumstances of the mishap.
The ship was a "Tzir'a" or "Wasp" ship,
an extremely fast model of ship known for its great maneuverability. It is
thought to be the leading craft in the navy's routine security measures, and is
operated by a crew of 4 to 5 sailors.
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