A pregnant woman who bravely faced the Bataclan terror attack in Paris has recently shared her story, ten years after the tragic event. Known as Charlotte, she disclosed that her now nine-year-old daughter is fully aware of the ordeal her mother went through on November 13, 2015. Charlotte’s dramatic rescue, captured on video as she clung to a ledge at the Bataclan, led to the man who saved her becoming her daughter’s godfather.
Charlotte, two months pregnant at the time of the attack, gave birth the following summer. Remarkably, her daughter is now providing emotional support to her mother, reassuring Charlotte that she is handling the situation well.
Following the ISIS-led attack that claimed 130 lives in the French capital, including 90 at the Bataclan concert venue, Charlotte’s story gained global attention. She had been filmed desperately clinging to a window ledge and declaring her pregnancy.
Despite keeping her identity secret for a decade, Charlotte recently decided to speak out and reveal her name to the French newspaper Le Monde. She expressed gratitude towards Sebastien Besatti, the young man who saved her life, describing him as a close friend who played a significant role in her life post-attack.
Sebastien, who asked to be Charlotte’s daughter’s godfather and a witness at her wedding, reflected on the emotional impact of their bond. While Charlotte shied away from the limelight, Sebastien welcomed the opportunity to share his experience of the terror attack, emphasizing the profound connection they share.
Describing Charlotte as his “sister-in-arms,” Sebastien recounted the moment he realized he was the man reaching out to the pregnant woman at the Bataclan. He expressed his joy at being perceived as a hero and fulfilling his desire to do good.
Their enduring bond serves as a testament to the resilience and human connection that emerged from the tragic events of that fateful night.
