Award-winning marine ecologist killed in Tel Aviv traffic accident
Screen capture from video of marine biologist Shimrit Perkol-Finkel. (YouTube) An esteemed marine biologist who pioneered an innovative solution for eco-friendly seawalls was killed in Tel Aviv on Sunday while riding an electric scooter. Dr. Shimrit Perkol-Finkel, 45, was riding down Hamasger Street when she was struck by a passing truck. The driver, a 30-year-old resident of Tira, was called in for questioning by the police. She is survived by her husband and three children. Her husband, Kobi Perkol-Finkel, speaking Monday, said that “Shimrit pushed for a change in worldview.” “Israel ...
Source: timesofisrael.com