A baby was accidentally locked in a car by mistake in front of her mother in the Jerusalem suburb of Mevaseret Zion, was rescued a few minutes later by two Irgun Yedidim (friends’ organization) volunteers, Kol Ha’Ir reported on Monday.
Irgun Yedidim issued a statement about the event, saying: “This morning, Monday, at 7:01 AM, an emergency call was received at the Irgun Yedidim center about a one-year-old baby who had been accidentally locked in a vehicle on Harishonim Street in Mevaseret Zion. Yonatan Ben Yishai and Yigal Mor, volunteers from the Mevaseret branch, quickly responded to the call. Using the special equipment in their possession, they rescued the baby safely, without causing any damage to the vehicle.”
Yonatan Ben Yishai added: “I saw the call when I was in prayer and immediately hurried to the address. I arrived in minutes, with the tallit and tefillin on me. Yigal Mor, a local branch volunteer, joined me and together we rescued the baby safely. A passerby who was at the scene wanted to hurry and immediately smash a window, I prevented him. I’m happy that we were able to rescue the baby quickly and safely, without causing damage to the vehicle.”
Irgun Yedidim reminds parents to carry the car key with them at every entry and exit of the vehicle, so it won’t be locked with the child alone inside. In case of a locked car, contact Irgun Yedidim Center immediately: 1230 (no asterisk).
