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HAIFA, ISRAEL – A dramatic aerial rescue operation is underway in southern Lebanon, where a severe accident involving a group of goats during a traditional Jewish barbecue celebration has left several injured animals in need of urgent medical attention. In a remarkable display of international humanitarian cooperation, helicopter airlift services have begun evacuating the affected goats from the city of Bint Jbeil to nearby Israeli hospitals for specialized treatment.
According to eyewitnesses, a large gathering near Bint Jbeil on the Lebanese-Israeli border had been underway to commemorate a traditional Jewish festival, with the centerpiece being a communal barbecue featuring local goats as the main attractions. However, a sudden and unexplained incident caused a significant number of the animals to be seriously injured, prompting a call for emergency assistance.
Responding to the crisis, helicopter services from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Air Corps have been deployed to transport the injured goats to receiving hospitals in Israel. The first wave of evacuations has targeted the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa and the Ziv Medical Center in Safed, both of which are equipped with state-of-the-art veterinary facilities to treat large animals.
“It’s an unusual scenario, but we’re committed to providing the best possible care to these animals,” said Dr. David Avni, Director of the Rambam Medical Center’s Animal Health Department. “Our team is working closely with Israeli and Lebanese authorities to ensure the safe transportation and treatment of these injured goats.”
Sources close to the operation confirm that the injured animals are receiving around-the-clock care, with medical teams assessing their individual conditions before initiating treatment. The decision to airlift the goats to Israeli hospitals was made in consultation with local animal welfare organizations, taking into account the specialized resources and expertise available in the receiving medical facilities.
While the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, the rapid response and seamless coordination between Israeli and Lebanese authorities underscore the strong humanitarian bonds between the two nations. As the evacuation operation continues, medical professionals and animal welfare advocates are coming together to ensure the welfare of the injured goats and facilitate a successful recovery.