I am sure many of us have read the shocking news of this sad incident back on 9 Jan 2026, where sadly a kiter lost his life - RIP Lior.

www.reddit.com/r/Kiteboarding/comments/1qcw7zh/a_slowmo_explanation_of_the_deadly_incident_from/

www.surfer.com/news/kite-surfer-lior-dadon-dies-israel-video

www.timesofisrael.com/powerful-storm-kills-kitesurfer-plane-reportedly-hit-by-lightening-lands-safely/

Doran Bas, a local kite surfer gives his take of the incident. He himself was at least 30m high before he crashed landed and survived.

podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/doran-bas-episode-420/id1323480217?i=1000745082809

It seems the cause of this accident was a water spout / tornado that suddenly "came from no where".

Please please practice your safety features of your gear, especially the quick-release. Don't kite near storms or incoming storms / dark clouds. Take your time checking out the environment around you, your gear and the conditions. Stay safe.