Emergency responders succeeded in executing a complex high-rise rescue operation early Monday morning, saving a 15-year-old charedi teenager who was trapped on a crane atop a 44-story building in Jerusalem. The incident occurred at the same structure near the central bus station where another teen tragically fell during last month’s ‘Million Person Rally’ protest.
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Fire and rescue teams deployed advanced rope systems to navigate the challenging access and angles of the crane. They successfully reached the teen, secured him with harnesses, and lowered him safely to the ground. The boy was unharmed and handed over to medical and police personnel for evaluation. He had apparently climbed up during the night to the top of the crane, slipped down the rope and landed on top of the crane’s counterweight, where he apparently called for help for hours.
Deputy Jerusalem District Commander, Sub-Fire Chief Ayal Cohen, who oversaw the rescue operation from the command post, highlighted the team’s preparedness: “This morning demonstrated the high operational readiness of our special rescues unit. Just yesterday, we conducted a complex drill simulating a crane rescue, and today, the firefighters applied those skills in real time. Training and professionalism ensured a safe resolution.”
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MDA (Magen David Adom) reported receiving the alert at 07:08 and dispatched medics and paramedics to provide on-site medical support during the firefighters’ efforts.
The rescue underscores ongoing safety concerns at high-rise construction sites in the city, with authorities now investigating how the teen had accessed the crane.
With the dramatic rescue now complete, Fire and Rescue officials emphasized, “It does not appear to be a suicide attempt; the teenager called himself and requested assistance. It is still unclear how he reached the location.”
i24 News reported that he said, “I wanted to see the view.”
Rabosai, careful when you post your comments here. We don’t know how or what made this Bochur end-up there. There many in Klal Yisroel that need extra help. Yes, even if someone standing next to you and looks totally fine. We just don’t realize it. I do not wish to write or to explain what the Bochur was thinking. Pls wake up and use common saichel and be glad he got a second thought and is alive B’H.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for stupidity!
They are so fearless. Only afraid of Hashem. They should be in the army they’ll wipe out Hamas in less than a week.
A non-Jew once communicated to me an idea that would have been approved by the Baalei Mussar. “Don’t look down on those who sin differently than you.”
When I was a teen, I did really crazy things too. Thank God I am alright now.
I love my people having said that this this kid is either mentally unstable or emotionally disturbed or just plain stupid
He got the idea when many stupid boys and yungeleit crept up there by the הפגנה.
A situation like this calls for compassion for the child, not criticism. It is quite shocking how short-sighted some of the comments are.
Thanks to all who submitted positive and caring comments. I’m not a crane engineer, but this looks like it is coming down from the hook (that lifts a load), not a counterweight.
13/39 only one third of comments posted by vin.
BH he is safe. He should however be arrested evaluated and l9cked up for a while. It was so dangerous..
It seems like the area of the Knisah Leir has many cranes just waiting for people to climb up
It’s outrageous! He should face serious penalties. What about the rescue personnel who put their lives in jeopardy to save him?
What a spoiled brat. He needs to be taught a lesson…