4-year-old girl miraculously survives after falling from 20th floor

According to the Free Press Journal, the horrific incident shocked the entire residential area in Hunan, China, on September 16. At that time, the girl accidentally slipped out of the window of an apartment on the 20th floor of the apartment building but luckily she landed on the rain cover on the 13th floor.

Hearing the noise, Ms. Wu, a resident living on the 14th floor, rushed to the balcony and discovered the child in a dangerous situation.

A 4-year-old girl fell from the 20th floor onto the rain shelter of the 13th floor of an apartment building. Photo: X/MSNews.

Immediately, Mrs. Wu grabbed the girl's hand and told her son to call for help. Rescuers arrived quickly and took the girl to safety. The girl only suffered minor injuries to her arm while Mrs. Wu suffered bruises on her arm.

The local government praised Ms. Wu for her quick thinking and bravery, awarding her a certificate of merit and 5,000 yuan. However, Ms. Wu refused to accept the reward, saying that she only did what any person should do.

Authorities call on people to ensure safety around windows and balconies to avoid unfortunate accidents.

In a similar recent case in Henan , China, a boy was rescued by passersby on the second floor of a building after falling from the fifth floor.

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