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With over a thousand lives lost in the collapse, survival seemed perilous, and yet, the remainders trapped within the confines of Stairway B emerged, recalling radiant sunlight as a guiding thread. The fact that 14 individuals had survived the disaster felt miraculous.
The Call for Rescue
Captain J. Jonas, who had also survived, battled against despair, the mental leap from rescuer to the rescued marking a vital turning point. Despite the arrival of more firefighters outside, the situation remained dire. It became painfully clear that many were now relying on others for salvation.