Search and rescue efforts begin from "summary" of Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff
As the dust settled and the chaos of the attacks on September 11, 2001 began to subside, a new phase of the tragedy unfolded: the search and rescue efforts. In the immediate aftermath of the collapse of the Twin Towers, the priority was to locate and extract survivors from the rubble. Rescue workers from various agencies and organizations descended on the site, their eyes scanning the debris for any sign of life. They worked tirelessly, combing through the twisted steel and concrete, calling out for survivors in the hopes that someone would respond. The enormity of the task ahead was daunting, but they were determined to do whatever it took to save as many lives as possible. Despite the overwhelming devastation and the ever-present danger of further collapses, the search and rescue teams pressed on. They worked in shifts, around the clock, fueled by a sense of duty and a shared commitment to the mission. The conditions were harsh, with smoke, dus...
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