Teen catches child moments before he hits the ground

A teenager in Egypt has been widely praised for his quick thinking and bravery after catching a five-year-old child who fell from a balcony, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday.

The dramatic incident took place in the Ard El-Lewa area of Giza, where the teenager, Ahmed Ragab, was standing near a shop when he noticed that a child on an upper floor appeared to be in danger.

Moments later, the child fell from the balcony.

Video footage of the incident shows Ragab immediately rushing towards the falling child and catching him in his arms just moments before he could hit the ground.

The dramatic rescue was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media in Egypt, with users praising Ragab for his courage and lightning-fast reaction.

Speaking about the incident, Ragab said he had stepped outside to buy something when he heard people shouting and looked towards the building. 

“Everything happened so quickly that I did not even have time to think about whether I could reach the child,” he said.

Recalling the rescue, Ragab told Al Hadath: “I was not thinking about myself at all.”

His split-second response is being hailed as a remarkable act of courage that may have saved the child’s life.