Oregon Teen Saves Baby from Electrocution After Tragic Powerline Accident

TL;DR
Majiah Washington, 18, saved a baby boy from electrocution after his parents and uncle were killed by a power line during an ice storm in Oregon. She acted on instinct, pulling the child to safety despite the tragic scene she had just witnessed. The baby's parents and uncle slipped and touched the downed power line, resulting in their deaths. Washington's heroic actions have been praised, and the child is recovering well in the hospital.
- Portland teen hailed after saving baby from electrocution BBC.com
- Baby lived because Oregon teen couldn't stand by after she saw 3 people get electrocuted KGW News
- Oregon teen rushed to save baby when she saw 3 people die after sliding into downed power line NBC News
- 'I knew I had to do something,' says woman who saved baby after 3 killed by live wire KATU
- Oregon Teen Relives Moment She Rescued Baby After 3 People Were Killed by Collapsed Powerline PEOPLE
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