Emergency services were dispatched to Rechov Rabbi Akiva in Bnei Brak following reports of a child falling from a height as he was feeding birds in honor of Shabbos Shirah. Paramedics provided immediate care at the scene before transporting the child to Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikva, where he was treated for moderate injuries to his upper body.
The accident took place while the boy was feeding birds, as mentioned. During the activity, he lost his balance and fell, sustaining injuries as a result.
Rescue volunteers Eli Biton and David Amron, who were among the first responders, shared their account: “Upon arrival with the MDA ambulance, we found a 10-year-old boy with upper body injuries after falling from a height. Along with MDA paramedics, we provided initial treatment including stabilization and bandaging, and he was transported in moderate condition for further care in the trauma unit at Beilinson Hospital.”
The police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
The practice of feeding the birds during the week of Parshas Beshalach has historical roots, originating from the time when Moshe Rabbeinu informed the people that there would be no monn on Shabbos. Some individuals attempted to undermine him by leaving their extra portion of monn in the fields, but Hashem sent birds to consume it, thus protecting Moshe’s reputation. It this became customary to feed the birds during the week of the parsha that recounts the story of the monn.
{Matzav.com}