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The reason why there were no rooftop rescues on 911

Larry J — 11/9/2001 4:29:35 PM (archived)

ABC News has a good article on why helicopters were not able to rescue anyone from the roofs of the WTC on 911 in case anyone was wondering.

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The reason why there were no rooftop rescues on 911 - Larry J - 11/9/2001 4:29:35 PM
- Planning for the unthinkable - FrankC - 11/9/2001 7:35:37 PM
  - Re: Planning for the unthinkable - Larry J - 11/9/2001 7:55:32 PM
    - Re: Planning for the unthinkable - FrankC - 11/9/2001 8:09:18 PM
- Re: The reason why there were no rooftop rescues on 911 - Tom Brosz - 11/9/2001 6:03:55 PM
  - Re: The reason why there were no rooftop rescues on 911 - Jeff B. - 11/11/2001 8:31:59 PM
  - Unfortunately, they couldn't be reached. - Larry J - 11/9/2001 6:41:55 PM
    - Re: Unfortunately, they couldn't be reached. - Tom Brosz - 11/9/2001 10:25:21 AM
      - Dang... - Tom Brosz - 11/9/2001 10:26:49 AM
  - Re: The reason why there were no rooftop rescues on 911 - phil - 11/9/2001 6:19:45 PM

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