Published 09:33 IST, July 10th 2020

Ex-Marine catches toddler thrown from burning building by his mum before she died in fire

A desperate mother threw a 3-year-old child from a balcony of a building on fire into the arms of a rescuer. The incident happened in Arizona, US.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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In a heart-wrenching incident, a former Marine helped save a toddler from an apartment fire that killed child’s mor. In a dramatic cellphone foot, a desperate mor can be seen throwing 3-year-old child from a balcony of a building on fire into arms of a rescuer. incident reportedly happened when Philip Blanks, a retired US Marine officer was visiting a friend in Arizona when he heard a commotion outside an apartment.

He was at  apartment on Friday morning when he reportedly heard frantic screaming. On rushing out, he found out that an entire building was on fire.

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'Jump lady, Jump'

According to reports, Rachel, a mor of two was stuck inside building with her 3-year-old son Jamison. Suddenly, in a moment of panic, she dropped boy from apartment who was instantly caught by Blanks. Dramatic foot of incident which shows toddler plummeting into ground before being caught by officer has surfaced on internet. short clip also shows people yelling ‘throw baby down’, while encouraging Rachel to jump.

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As per clip, Rachel was already on fire when incident happened. However, rar than escaping situation, she went inside to find her eight-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, speaking to international media reporters, Blanks said that he just “did his best". Elaborating furr, he said that Jamison’s head landed perfectly on his elbow. However, his ankle got twisted up.

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Explaining why he stepped in, he said it looked like guy who as re wasn’t going to catch him. Blanks said that he just wanted to make a better catch. Soon after incident, firefighters reached spot only to find mor dead. Jamison, who felt he was was fine was taken to hospital.

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09:33 IST, July 10th 2020