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Tamar Shahak, the Israeli tourist who was found dead in Peru. Last update - 08:31 05/05/2008 Israeli tourist, 22, found dead in southern Peru By Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Peru, Israeli The body of an Israeli tourist was found on Sunday in the southern Peruvian city of Aricifa. She has been identified as Tamar Shahak, 22. The Foreign Ministry said local police were investigating the circumstances of the woman's death with the help of the Interpol agency. Criminal activity is suspected to be behind Shehek's death, officials said, as her body was found with strangle marks. Her family has been notified, but her body will remain in Peru pending investigation into the circumstances of the situation. Advertisement Meanwhile, the bodies of five Israelis killed in a jeep collision in the southwestern Bolivian town of Uyuni were shipped to Israel this weekend, and were expected to arrive before dawn Monday. Their bodies were transferred on Friday to the Bolivian capital, La Paz. The women killed have been identified as Daniella Aztmon, Adi Roseman, Ortal Dukas and Sivan Bodanditsk. The male victim, who joined the girls in the jeep as a last-minute replacement for one of their friends, was identified as Liran Mizrachi, 21, from Tel Aviv. In an interview with Army Radio, Ortal's parents, Alon and Ilana Dukas, said they would like to have a joint funeral for the girls. Related articles: Bodies of Bolivia accident victims to arrive in Israel Five Israelis among 11 killed in road accident in Bolivia Bookmark to del.icio.us   Desert pursuit IDF criticizes Egyptian soldiers over fatal cross-border manhunt. Backing McCain The more religious the voter the more likely he is to support McCain over Obama.   1.   Jews are in a world war 23:59  |  Wendy 04/05/08   2.   South America is dangerous, so is India/Pakistan 00:24  |  Mike 05/05/08   3.   #2 Mike, I agree 00:40  |  hala 05/05/08   4.   #1 01:19  |  Roy 05/05/08   5.   Robberies, assaults & accidents... 01:34  |  ZISD 05/05/08   6.   Bolivia, Peru...... 01:51  |  Swiss (Dino) 05/05/08   7.   Money 01:53  |  Thad 05/05/08   8.   Too young to travel 02:01  |  Brod 05/05/08   9.   Yesterday Bolivia, Today Peru, Tomorrow ??? 03:32  |  Zarebin 05/05/08   10.   Israeli tourist, 22, found dead in southern Peru 03:33  |  Ariel 05/05/08   11.   # 9..I think you are confused.. 05:42  |  Daniel 05/05/08   12.   Wacky Wendy 07:08  |  wibism 05/05/08   13.   Better to look like a bum when travelling 09:14  |  Dror 05/05/08   14.   Did Tamar know her own tragic fate ? 09:46  |  Alex 05/05/08   15.   I went to Tamar`s personal page link Alex 12:50  |  Dror 05/05/08   16.   Women should not travel alone!! 13:10  |  Dr Eric 05/05/08   17.   #1, Wendy... 22:08  |  Silvienne 05/05/08   18.   Danger is everywhere 07:54  |  Sergio 06/05/08   19.   ISRAELI TOURIST 08:51  |  YAAKOV 06/05/08   20.   Stop blaming S America. Tourist are at risk everywhere 22:04  |  Alain 06/05/08   21.   A peruvian`s opinion 23:39  |  Kenneth 06/05/08   22.   Kenneth?! 01:03  |  Rebecca 08/07/08   23.   Yesterday Bolivia, Today Peru, Tomorrow ??? 19:03  |  jose miguel 08/07/08   24.   About South America 00:37  |  Jorge 09/07/08

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