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Russian Doorman Saves Child Falling From Seventh-Floor Window

Published February 23, 2026, 17:12
Russian Doorman Saves Child Falling From Seventh-Floor Window

A doorman in St. Petersburg, Russia, saved a seven-year-old boy who fell from the window of a seventh-floor apartment. The child, reportedly with autism spectrum disorder, was found alone in the room and fell from the window while his mother was in another part of the apartment. The doorman reacted quickly, managing to catch the boy, reducing the severity of the fall. The boy was taken to the hospital with a broken leg, while the doorman was also injured. The incident demonstrated the heroic actions of the doorman and the value of a quick response in dangerous situations.