'Miracle baby': 20-month-old expected to be OK after head-first fall through 2nd floor railing

The child, who landed head-first on concrete, suffered a concussion and a bruised eye socket.

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Friday, December 9, 2022
'Miracle baby' survives fall through 2nd floor railing
A 20-month-old "miracle baby" suffered a concussion and a bruised eye socket after falling through a second floor railing in Plymouth, WI.

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (WLS) -- A Wisconsin couple is rejoicing over what they are calling their "miracle baby."

Earlier this week, their 20-month-old son fell through a second floor railing at Plymouth High School and landed head-first on concrete 15 feet below.

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Police said the child had to be flown via Flight for Life to Children's Wisconsin, where he was treated.

Incredibly, he was not seriously injured. He's already back home with a bruised eye socket and concussion.

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