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Russia: 'Cinematic' Rescue of Child from Raging Waters

Published January 26, 2026, 09:13
Russia: 'Cinematic' Rescue of Child from Raging Waters

A dramatic incident unfolded in Dagestan, Russia, where a taxi was being swept away by the strong currents of the October Revolution Canal. Two men, one wearing only his underwear, heroically intervened, hanging from a metal beam to rescue a child inside the vehicle. The child was then passed to a third man who brought them safely to shore. Local media reports indicate that the rescuers also managed to save the child's mother and the taxi driver. One of the rescuers, Assadulla Magomedov, is a trainee at a martial arts school. The video of the rescue has gone viral on social media, with messages of admiration for the heroes.