IDF RESCUE TEAM SAVES LIVES IN KENYA

IDF Rescue Units Save Lives in Kenya
"I do not believe I'm alive," said Martin Muhinda after being buried for the last 24 hours when a 5-story building under construction collapsed on Monday in Nairobi. The Israeli rescue team was instrumental in his rescue as they pulled him out using highly specialized equipment and sniffer dogs. (Reuters)

Since arriving in Kenya on Tuesday, the Home Front Command's rescue team has pulled out four survivors and seven bodies. "Our goal is to save lives, regardless of religion, gender or origin. That is the beauty of our work," said Brig.-Gen. Avraham Ben-David. (Jerusalem Post)

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The 130 Israeli soldiers offloaded their equipment and pitched a tent near the scene before beginning the search and rescue mission. With four sniffer dogs, they moved from one corner to another, locating possible survivors and bodies. The rescuers were armed with special lights mounted on helmets, floodlights, oxygen cylinders, jackhammers, grinders, metal rods, ropes, and other rescue equipment. Meanwhile, 17 U.S. Marines, among them construction experts and paramedics, arrived in Nairobi. (Standard-Kenya)

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