Teen rescues baby from electrocution tragedy

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During an ice storm in Portland, 18-year-old Majiah Washington witnessed her neighbors being electrocuted by a downed power line while trying to rescue their baby from a car. Despite the danger, she called 911 and managed to save the 9-month-old child, miraculously avoiding electrocution herself. The storm has caused at least 10 deaths in Oregon and five in the Seattle area, with falling trees and utility poles contributing to the fatalities. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with Washington being hailed as a hero for her selfless actions.
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- Baby lived because Oregon teen couldn't stand by after she saw 3 people get electrocuted KGW News
- UPDATE: Woman rescues toddler from power line that killed 3 in Portland Fox 12 Oregon
- ‘I knew I had to do something’: Portland 18-year-old recounts rescuing baby after fallen power line kills 3 CNN
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