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Dramatic moment Egyptian police officer saves falling child

Five-year-old fell three floors but escaped unharmed

Thursday 22 February 2018 16:04 GMT
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Dramatic moment policeman catches falling child in Asyut, Egypt

This is the dramatic moment a policeman saved a child who fell from a third-floor balcony in Asyut, Egypt.

The five-year old was unharmed in the incident but the officer was treated for injuries caused by the fall.

Egypt's Minister of Internal Affairs released the footage in praise of him.

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