# Child rescue in Zhangping, China

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-rescue-in-zhangping-china
> Updated: 2026-10-22T05:40:05.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

On the morning of Saturday, October 17, a three-year-old girl became trapped in a window grille on the 12th floor of a residential building in Zhangping, Fujian province. The child had reportedly been left alone in the apartment by her mother, who had gone shopping. The girl managed to bypass safety bars, leaving her head and arms wedged between the metal while her body dangled outside.

Initial rescue efforts involved neighbors and security staff. Two men from the apartment below used a stool to support the child and help her maintain her balance while waiting for emergency responders. Firefighters eventually arrived, forced entry into the locked apartment, and used power tools to cut through the metal bars.

The child was successfully released and taken to a hospital for a precautionary medical evaluation. Reports indicate she was “miraculously uninjured” following the incident.

## Claims

- A three-year-old girl was rescued from a 12th-floor window in Zhangping, Fujian province, China. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The incident occurred shortly before 8:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, October 17. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Security personnel used a stool to help the child maintain balance during the rescue attempt. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Firefighters used power tools to force entry into the locked apartment. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The child was left alone in the apartment by her mother, who was out shopping. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The girl's head and arms were caught between the metal bars of the window grate. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The child was transferred to a hospital and remained uninjured. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Zhangping, China: 3-year-old girl rescued after hanging from 12th-floor window

A three-year-old girl in Zhangping, China, was rescued after becoming trapped outside a 12th-floor window. Rescuers used a stool to support her before firefighters forced entry into the apartment.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zhangping-china-3-year-old-girl-rescued-from-12th-floor-window

### 2026-10-19: Fujian, China: Three-year-old girl rescued from 12th-floor window

A three-year-old girl in Fujian, China, was rescued from a 12th-floor window after getting her head stuck in a safety grille. Neighbors and firefighters worked together to save her.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zhangping-china-child-rescued-from-12th-floor-balcony

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Cite as: Child rescue in Zhangping, China. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/child-rescue-in-zhangping-china