A video from Pallikkara in Kerala making rounds online shows how young men came to the rescue of a little girl who was choking. Reportedly, the girl had accidentally swallowed a chewing gum and quickly realised she needed help. She went near a group of men, who, without hesitation, helped her. One of the men even picked her up and performed abdominal thrusts, an emergency technique used to clear a blocked airway when someone is choking.
In the video, the little girl was riding her bicycle alone when she ate some chewing gum. Shortly after starting to pedal, she began feeling unwell and approached the group for help. At first, one of the men tried to pat her back, but another quickly realised the seriousness of the situation. He immediately picked
her up and performed abdominal thrusts to clear her airway. Thanks to their quick actions, the girl was rescued in time and prevented what could have turned into a tragic incident.
An eight-year-old child in Pallikkara,#Kannur was saved by a group of young men after she began choking on #ChewingGum. The child approached them feeling unwell, and they quickly helped her expel the gum. Their timely action is now being praised across social media… pic.twitter.com/MSCSvxlZJw
— Yasir Mushtaq (@path2shah) September 18, 2025
Internet Praises The Rescuers
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Lovely. This shows that most people, at heart, aren’t bad, they’re willing to help without caring about religion or caste. It’s the extreme positions pushed by our politics and religious leaders that drive ppl towards the wrong.”
Another shared, “It’s those everyday moments of bravery and quick action that are so important. Seriously, hats off to them. Makes me want to be more aware and ready to help if I can.”
“The little girl looked uncomfortable. The men responded and understood what she was facing. Great job guys,” a comment read.
An individual stated, “Good that the girl asked for help – first good thing. And glad to know that brave men helped her. Love this humanity.”
Another mentioned, “That’s why education is important.”
One more added, “The guy knew what to do. You can only provide help if you know how to do it.”
Identities Revealed
According to the Indian Express Malayalam, the little girl has been identified as an 8-year-old named Fatima, daughter of Shaukat and Farida. The men who rescued are Ismail, Niyaz and Jafar.
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