Search Operation Underway at Halk El Minjel Beach in Tunisia

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A large-scale search operation is currently underway at Halk El Minjel Beach in the Hergla delegation, Tunisia, in an attempt to locate a young man who went missing on the evening of Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Alert Issued After Young Bather Swept Away

The alert was issued on Sunday evening when a young bather was swept away by the waves while swimming with a friend. According to eyewitness Marwa Kamel, who was present at the scene and appeared on the radio this morning, the young man's companion attempted to intervene, but unfortunately, was unable to provide assistance before the victim disappeared from the surface.

Search Efforts Intensified

As soon as the incident was reported, units from the Civil Protection department rushed to the scene to begin the initial search efforts. The search operation was reinforced on Monday by the Maritime Guard and several volunteer divers who are scouring the area despite technical difficulties. Despite the intensification of efforts and the mobilization of rescue teams along the Hergla coastline, the young man remains missing at this time.

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