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Mamoudou Gassama has said that he reacted instinctively Mamoudou Gassama has said that he reacted instinctively. "I just didn't have time to think, I ran across the road to go and save him.” Were there any risks associated with what Mamoudou Gassama did? Mamoudou felt confident enough in his strength and athleticism to climb up to the balcony, but he took a risk and it was dangerous. “When we got into the apartment, that’s when I started shaking.” Mamoudou says he was calm during the climb and rescue, but then his body reacted.

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