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2-Year-Old Survives Fall From 15th Floor of Apartment Building

  • A toddler aged two endured a fall from the 15th story of a tall apartment complex in Silver Spring, Maryland, on May 18, 2025, and survived the incident.
  • The child fell from a private balcony with protective glass instead of a railing during Thursday afternoon, leading to traumatic injuries requiring hospital care.
  • The child landed in bushes and mulch below, and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue along with police spokesperson Shiera Goff confirmed the injury severity and hospital transport.
  • Officials described the survival as a "miracle," with Council Member Kristin Mink pledging family support and gratitude toward the first responders.
  • Residents urged better supervision of children after the incident, highlighting concerns despite the unusual nature of the fall and survival.
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2-year-old survives fall from 15th floor of apartment building

Officials are calling a toddler's survival "miraculous," after he reportedly fell 15 stories from an apartment balcony in Silver Spring, MD.

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ga.de broke the news in on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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