A Balcony, A Baby, And An Unbelievable Rescue
Security footage from a devastating building fire captured a moment that left witnesses speechless. Trapped on a smoke-filled balcony, flames closing in, a desperate mother made a split-second decision

From the nearby woods, a chimpanzee appeared. In a scene almost impossible to comprehend, the mother carefully handed her baby toward the animal. Observers say the chimp gently took the infant, disappeared into the trees   — and returned moments later with the child unharmed.
Rescuers reached the mother shortly after. She collapsed in tears of relief, crediting the animal’s unexpected act of protection

While some question the authenticity of the footage, wildlife experts note that chimpanzees are capable of empathy, cooperation, and complex caregiving behaviors   Studies, including insights from the Jane Goodall Institute, document instances of primates responding to distress and even assisting others — sometimes beyond their own species.
Verified or not, the story sparks a powerful reminder: compassion may not belong to humans alone.