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MikeO

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From CNN.com



<< New York City reports at least 78 police officers missing, 200 firefighters presumed dead. >>



Just... shocking...
 

piku

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Yes, that is very very sad.

Its odd though that everyone is reporting an exact round number of 200...
 

SpongeBob

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Its odd though that everyone is reporting an exact round number of 200...

I think they are estimating, not exact.
 

BeeVo

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Ok I have a question. Did these guys rush in after the first hit to save people? And then they got caught when the towers collapsed? Didn't the towers collapse a hour or so later after the hit and wouldn't some of the poeple have time to get out?
 

Balt

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Just heard a report from an eyewitness photographer who I believe said that even after the first tower collapsed, firefighters went into the second to try and help people get out. :(
 

Rudee

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<< From CNN.com



<< New York City reports at least 78 police officers missing, 200 firefighters presumed dead. >>



Just... shocking...
>>



CNN is famous for over exaggerating casualty estimates. Remember when the earthquakes hit San Francisco in the early 90's? CNN was spamming their telecasts with casualty estimates of several thousands of possible casualties on the Bay Bridge collapse. As it turned out, the actual casualty figure was roughly 10% of what CNN had been estimating. They are famous for reporting hyped up casualty numbers.
 

MooseKnuckle

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I live in NY, my best friend's brother, who is part of the 'bravest' is on the scene as I type. I pray for him and those in his company that are missing. I'm truly saddened by this 'cowardly act' and Tommy I pray you're found alive...if not, 'May the angels carry you to Heaven' Please pray for all and God Bless the 'greatest nation in the world'.
 

Tominator

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It wasn't from CNN, it was from the Mayor of New York with the Governor standing right beside him....
 

yakko

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Most people never realise the danger these firefighters are in everday until something like this happens.
 

nicowju

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I have the utmost respect for firefighters, police men, and anyone who knowingly risks his life on the job each day like this. Its so hard to believe that all this has happened