PARIS — A Malian migrant who saved a four-year-old child hanging from a fourth-floor Paris balcony after scaling the building with his bare hands was honored by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday and offered citizenship. “All the (Gassama’s) documents will be put in order,” Macron told the sporty 22-year-old who has become a national hero, referring to his immigration status. I went straight up,” Gassama, who wore jeans and a short-sleeved patterned shirt, told Macron, recounting the episode. READ: ‘Hero’ Malian saves 4-year-old child in spectacular Paris rescue“Bravo,” Macron replied. I climbed up like that and, thank God, I saved the child,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 28, 2018 09:22 UTC