8-Month-Old Baby Survives 15-Story Fall as Mother Dies Trying to Protect Her

NEW YORK — An eight-month-old baby girl remains hospitalized after surviving a devastating fall from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx, an incident that claimed the life of her 23-year-old mother, Nathaly Ramirez.

As relatives mourn the young mother, a fundraising campaign has raised more than $32,000 to support her surviving daughter and help the family arrange a memorial.

A Tragedy in the Bronx

The incident occurred on October 6, 2026, when Ramirez and her infant daughter fell from a high-rise balcony in New York City.

According to reporting by PEOPLE, the mother was found holding her baby in her arms, apparently attempting to protect the child during the fall.

Ramirez was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her daughter survived and was reported to be in critical but stable condition.

Mother Remembered for Her Love and Joy

Family members have remembered Ramirez as a devoted mother whose daughter was central to her life.

Those close to her described a young woman who brought warmth and positivity to the people around her.

Her death has left loved ones grieving while also facing the responsibility of supporting the infant who survived.

Former Boyfriend Faces Criminal Charges

Police have accused Ramirez’s former boyfriend, 31-year-old Angel Carrasco, in connection with the fatal incident.

He faces charges including murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Carrasco has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail. The allegations against him have not been established by a criminal conviction.

Community Raises Thousands for Surviving Baby

A GoFundMe campaign organized following the tragedy has raised more than $32,000, according to an October 15 report.

The donations are intended to assist with the baby’s care and provide support for a memorial honoring Ramirez.

For relatives, the fundraising effort represents an outpouring of support during an extraordinarily difficult period.

A Baby’s Recovery Remains the Family’s Priority

Although the infant survived the fall, her reported condition remains serious, and no complete recovery has been confirmed.

As the criminal case proceeds, the family continues to mourn Ramirez and focus on the little girl she left behind.

Source: PEOPLE, October 15, 2026. Reporting on the Bronx incident and the family’s fundraising campaign.