On the other hand
This gives a whole new meaning to the expression “shell-shocked.”
During an operational activity by the Jerusalem District Police bomb squad to locate and neutralise a piece of unexploded ordnance and fragments at a scene in the Mateh Yehuda area, officers encountered an unexpected “casualty”: a land turtle whose shell had been damaged and was bleeding. According to the initial assessment, the damage to the shell was likely caused by fragments or by the impact of the ordnance hitting the ground.
The incident occurred amid missile launches from Iran toward Israel and Jerusalem during Operation “Roaring Lion”, which has led to interceptions and falling fragments in areas surrounding the city.
Because the turtle is a protected wild animal, the officer contacted professional veterinary experts for guidance.
The bomb squad officers, who are used to handling complex scenes, provided initial care to the turtle. They placed it in a box, fed it grass and ensured it was safe until it could be transferred for professional treatment.
At the same time, they contacted a veterinary centre specialising in wildlife and land turtles. Following the professionals’ instructions, the turtle was transferred to Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspectors, who took it for further treatment and rehabilitation at the Safari wildlife hospital.
IN THE MIDST OF WAR
As alerts and sirens blare, a song of defiance from Jerusalem’s Shuk can be heard.
PRESIDENT HERZOG VISITS HATZALAH
In the midst of daily bombardments from Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon the President visited United Hatzalah Headquarters and offer words of support.
