The 22-year-old undocumented immigrant who risked his life to save a young child in Paris is not only a national hero, he's about to become an official French citizen as well.
Mamoudou Gassama became a worldwide sensation this weekend after climbing 4 stories in seconds to rescue a 4-year-old boy who was hanging on to a balcony railing for dear life.
Gassama's heroics saved the child, and now the Malian migrant's been cast into the national spotlight after a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in which he was presented with a certificate and a gold medal for performing an act of courage and dedication.
Mamoudou will also be granted citizenship and has been offered a job with the Paris fire brigade.
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