A terrifying incident unfolded in Guarujá, a coastal town near São Paulo, Brazil, on October 15, 2024, when a cleaner slipped while washing windows and was left dangling from a 16th-floor apartment. The woman clung to the windowsill with her fingertips for several minutes, fighting for her life.
Woman Hangs from 16th Floor for Five Minutes
According to reports, the cleaner hung precariously from the window ledge for approximately five minutes before being rescued. Video footage captured by a bystander from a nearby building shows the woman clinging to the edge with only her hands, struggling to hold on.
Bystanders Shout as People Inside Pull Her to Safety
The video also captures the horrifying reaction of onlookers on the street below, who can be heard screaming in panic. Fortunately, the woman was eventually pulled back into the apartment by people inside, narrowly avoiding what could have been a fatal fall.
Incident Raises Safety Concerns for Domestic Workers
This dramatic event has sparked discussions about the safety protocols for cleaners working at high-rise buildings. The footage, which quickly went viral, has left viewers questioning the precautions that should be in place for workers performing such dangerous tasks.
