"Teen Heroically Saves Baby Amid Tragic Power Line Deaths in Oregon Ice Storm"

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"Teen Heroically Saves Baby Amid Tragic Power Line Deaths in Oregon Ice Storm"
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In Portland, Oregon, a teenager witnessed three people being electrocuted by a downed power line during a storm, including a pregnant woman, her boyfriend, and her 15-year-old brother. The teenager, Majiah Washington, bravely rescued the couple's 9-month-old baby from the dangerous situation, despite the risk of being electrocuted herself. The storm's icy conditions have been blamed for at least 10 deaths in Oregon, and the heroic actions of Washington saved the baby's life.

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