Man Rescued After Getting Stuck 12 Meters Up Tree for Sukkah Material

Preparations for the Sukkot holiday are underway across Israel, with many citizens engaged in various tasks. In one unusual incident, a man in his 40s became stranded on a tree approximately 12 meters (39 feet) high in Shoham on Thursday morning. He had climbed the tree to cut branches for use as Sukkah roofing material, known as schach.

After reaching the significant height, the man reportedly felt exhausted and was unable to descend on his own, finding himself trapped. Emergency services received a distress call and dispatched a rescue team from the Ayalon station of the Fire and Rescue Services.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and located the exhausted man. Using specialized rescue equipment and careful procedures, they secured him and safely brought him down to the ground. The man was unharmed and did not require any medical attention.

The incident commander, Chief Fire Officer Miki Ben Huta, emphasized the dangers involved. He stated that while this particular rescue ended fortunately, such actions could lead to severe accidents. He urged the public to exercise personal responsibility, avoid unnecessary risks like climbing tall trees or collecting schach in unsafe locations, and to prioritize safety during the holiday preparations.