shoreline

It added that the flotilla was 70 nautical miles from Gaza's shoreline.

Armed with shovels and heavy construction equipment, crews quickly collected fire debris from rugged cliffsides, dusky shorelines and sprawling burnt-out neighborhoods.

However, the UN still regards Gaza as occupied territory because Israel retained control of Gaza's airspace, shoreline and most of its land border.

Local police said a 31-year-old was later found lifeless on the shoreline.

Rips are strong currents running out to sea which can quickly drag people from the shallows of the shoreline and out to deeper water.