Bodrogkereszt�r – Medical teams from United Hatzalah of Israel together with members of Hatzalah of Bodrogkereszt�r from the United States are providing medical care and ensuring the well-being of the worshipers at the Yartzheit of Reb Shayale of Kerestir (son of R. Moshe) that began this evening in the town of Bodrogkereszt�r in Hungary.

Thus far, approximately ten people were treated for minor injuries that included, contusions, burns, and minor injuries to the limbs. In one instance, a local biker injured himself while riding his electric bicycle near the gravesite and United Hatzalah volunteers rushed to his aid providing him with emergency medical care until a local ambulance could arrive and transport him to a hospital. The security operation will continue until the coming Saturday after the hymn

CEO of United Hatzalah Eli Pollack said, �On this occasion of the Yartzeit of Reb Shayale, we are providing medical coverage and safeguarding those who head there to celebrate the occasion. A special delegation from United Hatzalah left Israel earlier in the week carrying with them all essential medical and resuscitation devices and equipment in order to allow them to provide a quick response to any medical emergency that arises.”

Lazar Hyman, Vice President of United Hatzalah and a member of the delegation, added: “Dozens of volunteers from Israel together with members of Hatzalah of Bodrogkereszt�r from the United States are here providing coverage and care for the worshippers. We have set up a mobile command center near the gravesite and established a medical clinic staffed by members of United Hatzalah together with a local ambulance that was hired for the event. The first responders will be working in shifts to ensure that coverage is provided around the clock and that a quick and immediate medical response will be provided as needed.�

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