Amusement Ride Stuck High Above Ground in Northern Israel, Visitors Rescued Safely

On Monday evening, an amusement ride at a recreational complex in Yirka, northern Israel, became stuck in mid-air for over 20 minutes with visitors still on board. The incident was captured in videos shared on social media, showing the ride halted at a significant height. Emergency services, including Magen David Adom and fire and rescue teams, were dispatched promptly to the scene and initiated rescue operations. The management of the complex later confirmed that the ride was safely lowered and all passengers were evacuated without injuries. The cause of the malfunction has not been disclosed.