Firefighter Saves Woman On 10th Floor Window Ledge With One Swift Kick

Firefighter Saves Woman From 10th Floor Plummet With One Swift KICK
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Tense footage of a firefighter saving a woman from dropping from a 10th floor window ledge has gone viral.

Shot in Fortaleza, Brazil, it shows the woman perched on the edge, apparently preparing to jump as a man abseils down the building above her.

It's not often one would applaud such an action, yet he delivers a swift kick, pushing her back to safety.

If you've been affected by the issues in this article, please call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90.

Useful websites and helplines:

  • Samaritans, open 24 hours a day, on 08457 90 90 90
  • Mind, open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0300 123 3393
  • Young Minds offers information to young people about mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • Students Against Depression, a website by students, for students.
  • HopeLine runs a confidential advice helpline if you are a young person at risk of suicide or are worried about a young person at risk of suicide. Mon-Fri 10-5pmand 7pm-10pm. Weekends 2pm-5pm on 0800 068 41 41
  • HeadMeds - a straight-talking website on mental health medication
  • Student Minds supports students across the UK to bring about positive change on their campuses through campaigning and facilitating peer support programmes. To join the community or launch a student group contact the charity on hello@studentminds.org.uk
Signs of depression: what to look out for
Feeling very low(01 of06)
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Unable to get out of bed(02 of06)
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Uninterested(03 of06)
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Restless and agitated(04 of06)
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Changes in normal behaviour, inability to sit still or concentrate (credit:Alamy)
Big change in energy levels(05 of06)
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Withdrawing(06 of06)
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How To Help Someone Struggling with Mental Health issues
Show concern about them and let them know that you have noticed something different about them recently(01 of05)
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If this leads them to open up, listen to what they are finding difficult without interrupting or asking too many questions(02 of05)
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Validate what they have said and reassure them that it is good that they have told you and that you would like to help If you feel able to, offer to meet them regularly to try to support them with their difficulties(03 of05)
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If you are concerned that you are out of your depth, encourage them to seek help and get information for them about how to do so(04 of05)
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If you are worried that they are so depressed that they may pose a significant risk to themselves, you need to tell someone in a position of responsibility(05 of05)
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