JERUSALEM (VINnews) – Three teenage hikers were safely extracted Monday morning after spending the night stranded on the dangerous, loose terrain of the Dragot Cliffs in the Judean Desert, authorities said.

The boys, who became stuck near reporting point 12 on the steep cliffs, were rescued by the Lahava airborne rescue team in coordination with a police helicopter from the aerial unit. Due to the hazardous conditions, the helicopter hovered extremely close to the ground in a precision hover rescue, allowing the teens to be lifted directly into the aircraft.

They were flown to a nearby evacuation point where medical teams were waiting. All three were reported in good condition and did not require urgent medical attention.

The incident highlights the risks of hiking in the Judean Desert’s rugged terrain, where loose rock and steep drops can quickly trap even experienced hikers overnight.