Heroic Ethiopian nanny shields boy, 7, in deep Fujairah well — refuses to let go despite broken leg
Fujairah: A 25-year-old Ethiopian domestic worker held on to a seven-year-old boy and refused to let go despite suffering a fractured leg after both fell into a well when its cover collapsed at a house in the Merashid area of Fujairah. The worker protected the child inside the well, supporting herself against a metal structure to prevent them from falling deeper, until police, civil defence and…
Fujairah: A seven-year-old boy and his 25-year-old Ethiopian nanny were rescued from a well after it collapsed in Merashid area, with the nanny refusing to let go despite suffering a broken leg. The accident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when the boy visited his maternal family's home and his nanny, who was unaware of the well behind the house, followed him.
When the cover collapsed, both fell inside the well. The nanny immediately began shouting for help, and the other worker rushed to the scene, contacting emergency services. Despite her injuries, the trapped nanny continued to hold the child, using a metal structure inside the well to support herself and prevent them from slipping further down.
Both were rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment. The family implemented additional safety measures, including a secure metal cover and a warning sign, following the incident. Civil Defence urged homeowners to ensure wells are properly secured and protected to prevent such accidents.
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