Posted on 05/28/2018 7:08:52 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
Gassama was in the neighborhood to watch a soccer match in a local restaurant when he heard people screaming and cars honking in the streets.
When he saw the young child dangling from a balcony, Gassama climbed up four floors of the apartment building and rescued the boy in less than one minute. When emergency services arrived at the scene, he had already pulled the child to safety.
..."Bravo," replied the French president.
It took less than 48 hours for French authorities to respond to Gassama’s wish. The Elysee Palace announced Monday he will be made a French citizen and has been offered a job by the Paris fire brigade.
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“The guy climbed it with such speed and confidence...”
You may have never seen some of the men who work high iron.
I was reminded of Howard Cosell...
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