Daniil, the young man who helped pull a girl from a well in Vyborg on 27 March, spoke publicly about the event and the sequence of actions that saved a life. The account he gave to local reporters sheds light on a moment of quick thinking and teamwork that occurred in a busy city neighborhood late that day.
He recalls walking along a street where children’s laughter had just faded when sharp cries cut through the ordinary sounds of the afternoon. The scene unfolded with urgent clarity: a child in distress and a hollow concern in the air as nearby residents rushed to respond. Daniil described the sense of urgency that surged through him as he realized someone was in immediate danger and needed help right away.
According to his account, a nearby fire crew had already arrived at the site after receiving a call from a passerby who had encountered the abandoned reservoir. The responders quickly assessed the situation, asking whether anyone else might be trapped. The interview with Daniil emphasizes how perilous the moment was, with the eight-year-old girl clinging to life and the temperature dropping as dusk settled in. In that critical window, he placed a direct call to emergency services to ensure that professional medical care would be standing by the moment the young survivor was brought to safety.
In a small act of collaboration, Daniil’s friend happened to be nearby and offered support at once. The two of them coordinated their efforts with the rescuers, and Daniil removed his jacket and stepped toward the water. His friend stabilized the situation from behind, steadying the group and keeping the focus on getting the girl out without delay. The two young men moved as a unit, methodically working to free the child from the depths of the well so she could receive the attention she needed.
Once outside, the girl was found to be in a state of shock and exposed to the cold, a combination that can quickly threaten a young person’s health. Responders and bystanders provided immediate medical care on the scene, warming her and monitoring vital signs until professional teams could take over. The rapid response and the calm actions of those present were credited with limiting further harm during those crucial moments after the rescue.
During the aftermath, Daniil shared that he knew the family involved rather well and offered condolences for the loss of a companion who had been mentioned in close proximity to the incident. The gravity of the day weighed on everyone who witnessed or participated in the rescue, underscoring how fragile life can become in an instant and how valuable prompt help is in such emergencies.
As investigators continue to determine how the children ended up in the well, officials have urged the community to exercise extra caution around such sites. Local authorities emphasize the importance of securing hazardous locations and maintaining clear sightlines for children in neighborhoods where abandoned structures may pose risk. The event has sparked conversations about safety measures in urban areas, the role of quick thinking in emergencies, and the ways in which residents can support one another in moments of crisis.