Teenager Saves Little Girl From Drowning in Open Drain

A teenager has received praise after rescuing a young girl who fell into an open drainage ditch.

The frightening incident was captured on video.

The footage shows several children playing near a water-filled drain without an adult nearby.

The little girl appears to lose her balance and fall into the water.

She struggles to remain above the surface as the other children watch.

Some of the children move closer and attempt to reach her from the edge.

A teenager notices the emergency and runs towards the drain.

He enters the water and pulls the girl towards safety before helping her out.

The child appears conscious after the rescue. No serious injuries were reported in the posts sharing the footage.

Social media users praised the teenager for reacting quickly.

Others questioned why the open drain had no protective barrier and why the children were playing near it without adult supervision.

Several posts claim the incident happened in India, while one repost links it to Mumbai. However, the exact location and date have not been independently confirmed.

The identities of the girl and the teenager are also unknown.

The incident highlights the danger open drains, canals and ponds can pose to children.