These Powerful Photos from 9/11 We Won’t Forget

Rescue dogs help search for survivors

Finding survivors was dangerous and thankless work. The rescue crews suffered limitations, like dangerous and smoldering debris, and tight access. To aid in their efforts, some employed dogs to help. After the collapse, they pulled only 23 people from the debris, 15 of them rescue workers who’d compromised their own safety. Rescuers removed the last survivor 27 hours after the collapse.



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