Mon Jan 27 08:36:05 UTC 2025: ## Local Man Hailed a Hero After Catching Child Who Fell From 13th Floor
**Dombivali, Thane –** A two-year-old girl miraculously survived a fall from the 13th floor of a high-rise building in Dombivali last week, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of a local man, Bhavesh Mhatre. A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows Mr. Mhatre rushing to catch the child as she plummeted from the balcony. While he didn’t fully catch her, his actions significantly broke her fall, minimizing her injuries to minor scrapes and bruises.
Eyewitnesses reported the child slipped while playing on her family’s balcony and hung precariously before falling. Mr. Mhatre, who happened to be passing by the building, instinctively sprang into action. “There is no religion greater than courage and humanity,” he modestly stated to reporters.
Local officials have praised Mr. Mhatre’s heroic actions and are planning a public felicitation to honor his bravery. The incident has sparked widespread admiration online, with many hailing him as a real-life hero. The child is recovering well from her ordeal.
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