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'Spider-Man' of Paris climbs four storeys to rescue dangling boy

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  1. Tardigrade
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    That makes my hands sweat just thinking about it.

    That makes my hands sweat just thinking about it.

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    crius
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    I don't question the bravery and fitness of the guy but.... what the hell the other man was doing up on the balcony? Seems like he could easily just try and grab the kid and instead just waiting...

    I don't question the bravery and fitness of the guy but.... what the hell the other man was doing up on the balcony? Seems like he could easily just try and grab the kid and instead just waiting until the hero reached the balcony to lend an hand.

    I'm quite confused, maybe it's the perspective from the camera.

    1. greeneyesfirehair
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      From the Guardian article, the man up on the balcony was just holding the child but was unable to lift the child himself.

      From the Guardian article, the man up on the balcony was just holding the child but was unable to lift the child himself.

      3 votes
    2. umbrae
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      Looked like he couldn’t get a hold on him due to the barrier between the two sides of the balcony.

      Looked like he couldn’t get a hold on him due to the barrier between the two sides of the balcony.

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