Three Egyptian Men Drown in River Near Zagreb, Croatian Police Say
The bodies of three Egyptian nationals were recovered from the Sava River near Zagreb after they went missing while swimming, according to Egyptian Streets.
24 July 2026
Three Egyptian nationals were found dead after disappearing in the Sava River near the Croatian capital of Zagreb, according to a report by Egyptian Streets citing Croatian police. The outlet reported the men went missing on Sunday while swimming in the river, known for strong currents, and their bodies were recovered on Tuesday, 22 July, following a search involving police, firefighters, and rescue teams. Croatian media cited by the outlet indicated the youngest, aged 21, entered first and that his two companions, aged 31 and 46, jumped in to try to save him before all three were swept away. The victims' identities had not yet been officially released; the full report is available from Egyptian Streets.