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Off-Duty Firefighter Honored After Dramatic Rescue of Toddler Dangling From Pune Window

A viral video of the incident prompted the Pune fire brigade to officially honour the off-duty firefighter for saving the girl.

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Leaning out of the bedroom window, the girl reportedly slipped and got stuck between the metal grill and the ledge, dangling dangerously several feet above the ground. (VIDEO GRAB)
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Overview

  • The girl, left alone while her mother dropped an elder sibling at school, slipped through the grill and remained suspended for at least 15 minutes before help arrived.
  • Neighbor Umesh Sutar raised the alarm, drawing Chavan’s attention from his balcony on his weekly off day.
  • Chavan took the apartment keys from the returning mother, sprinted to the third floor and pulled the child inside through the window grill.
  • Footage of the rescue circulated widely on social media, highlighting community vigilance and prompt emergency response.
  • The Pune City Fire Brigade celebrated Chavan’s swift action with an official felicitation later that day.