Heroic Oregon Teen Risks It All to Save Toddler Amidst Downed Power Line Crisis

Guardian Angel in the Storm

In a tragic incident during a winter storm in Portland, Oregon, 18-year-old Majiah Washington emerged as a hero. Spotting a downed powerline on a red SUV, she witnessed a family tragedy unfold.

Despite the peril, she courageously rescued a 9-month-old baby after the parents and a 15-year-old relative were electrocuted. Majiah's bravery during the icy chaos is truly remarkable

Washington, during a news conference, shared a story about a baby he swaddled and walked up a hill, demonstrating his ability to handle a fall without landing on his father.

Power Line Collapse Claims Three Lives

Washington, a teenager, was on a call with a dispatcher when she saw a baby's head move and decided to rescue him.

She recognized the baby's mother as her neighbor's daughter and was concerned about the baby's safety. Despite touching the father's body, Washington was not shocked by the live wire.

Majiah's Swift Response

Washington, a member of the Portland Fire & Rescue Department, was praised for her heroic actions in rescuing a baby from a car fire in the Russel Neighborhood.

The baby was transported to a local hospital, and the department praised Washington's actions for ensuring the baby's survival.

The department responded to reports of a person on fire, a power line down the street, and four patients, including a baby, with someone on fire.

Neither Majiah nor the Baby Suffer Same Fate

They found three individuals 35 feet away from a full-size SUV with a powerline and a large tree branch.Two adults and a reported teen were confirmed dead in an SUV accident after a live powerline fell on their vehicle.

The SUV was parked near a branch, and when the feet of the individuals touched the ground, they became part of the active electrical circuit, resulting in their deaths. The incident left Washington's neighbor, Ronald Briggs, devastated, as he lost two of his six children in one day.

Summary

Majiah Washington, 18, saved a baby boy from being electrocuted by a power line during an ice storm in Oregon. She witnessed the boy's parents and uncle slipping on ice and touching the downed power line.

The storm caused at least 10 deaths in Oregon, and the governor declared a state-wide emergency. Portland Fire and Rescue described Washington's actions as heroic and the child is recovering well.

The incident highlights the importance of community support in preventing such tragedies.