Complex Rescue Operation: Man Falls 10 Meters into Jerusalem Pit
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- A man fell 10 meters into a construction pit in Jerusalem.
- Firefighters and a special rescue unit conducted a complex extraction.
- The man was rescued and taken to the hospital in critical condition.
On Friday morning, a report was received about a person who fell into a pit approximately 10 meters deep at a construction site on Bethlehem Road in Jerusalem. The confined space required a complex rescue operation. Firefighters from the Capital Precinct station were dispatched to the scene and, using a crane present at the location, worked to extract the individual. They collaborated with the National Special Rescue Unit (YELAM) in this effort. The firefighters successfully rescued the person from the pit and handed them over to MDA (Magen David Adom) teams. The individual was in critical condition and was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center for further medical treatment.
Incident Commander Rami Meir emphasized the dedication and professionalism of the firefighters, noting their swift yet cautious actions in such a complex event. He also highlighted the effective cooperation with YELAM, which enabled precise and safe operations, leading to the successful rescue and transfer of the person for medical care.
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