Shmira Advisory Report

Friday, June 6, 2008, Mrs. Shlima Esther (Sandra) Blumenfield, a 62 year old woman, residing at 672 Empire Blvd, who lived in Crown Heights for many years, confirmed with her host that she would be joining them for their Shabbos meal. That was the last time anyone heard from her and she never showed up for the Shabbos meal. After Yom Tov, four days later a neighbor, concerned that she was missing called Hatzalah. Hatzalah responded, however they were unable to gain access to the apartment.
At first, a local locksmith tried to gain access but failed due to a chain locking the door from the inside. FDNY and NYPD were called and spent all night trying at first to enter the apartment and then to locate her inside. When they finally gained access to the apartment it was filled with clutter up to the ceiling in some places, according to FDNY Officials. The NYPD brought in the K9 unit to help with the search. FDNY Officials found the woman dead beneath 4 feet of rubbish after hours of searching through the debris. Baruch Dayan HaEmes.
Shmira strongly recommends frequently checking up on any neighbors who are living alone, especially elderly people. In the summer heat if one does not drink sufficiently they may dehydrate and eventually faint. If you suspect that anyone might possibly be in trouble DO NOT hesitate to pick up the phone on Shabbos or Yom Tov or any other day of the week 24/7 and call 911, Shmira or Hatzalah accordingly.

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