Emergency responders executed a complex high-rise rescue operation early this morning, saving a 15-year-old Haredi teenager trapped on a crane atop a 36-story building in Jerusalem. The incident occurred at the same structure where another teen tragically fell during last month's 'Million Rally' protest.
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.
Deputy Jerusalem District Commander, Sub-Fire Chief Ayal Cohen, who oversaw the 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."
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 accessed the crane.
