The 88 year old saying to leave her she lived her life. Made me cry. So glad they didn't listen.

This family were so kind to help the 88 years old lady. 🙏🙏🙏

Can't imagine just sleeping and never waking up. The trauma for the survivors, survivors guilt, I hope they get the help they need. RIP to the ones found and the ones still buried. Horrific

Btw they’re smiling and laughing because they’re in shock to still be alive

People are so weird. They expect everyone to act the same.. Some people choose to forget or try to keep it out of their mind.. Smiling is also a sign of nervousness

God bless them for assisting the 88 year old woman out & encouraging her that she will live to 89.

Bless the heroic family, for Saving an elderly woman by carrying her down the stairs when she was about to give up. What an angel. God bless him and everyone.

This is both sick and sad. The building inspectors and the owners of this building must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law!

Nervousness brings out the laughter in people. My sister giggles all the time while talking I used to find it annoying but I know it’s her defense mechanism. This family was traumatized can’t imagine the fear they experienced. God bless them for surviving a horrible event.

And this is one of the reasons I don't like tall buildings. Anything taller than 5 floors can make me uncomfortable.

Why are they laughing? Because they're HAPPY to be alive!!

I really hope the others that are still missing went quickly and painlessly and didn't have to suffer in the rubble. Those that might still be holding on I pray are found soon. 🙏

Like can you imagine you are at home sweet home sleeping, watching a movie, having sex, talking on the phone, doing normal human things and this happen? Events like these always make me remember never to take life for granted. R.I.P to the victims🙏🏾 I’m still hoping more people survived. Waiting for that miracle story. 🙏🏾

God bless this family helping out 88 year old lady. So kind

This family is happy to be alive. They survived for a reason and was able to help other people on the way down. And yet there are people in the comments saying that's a bad thing and looking for "survivor's guilt." Whatever.

This is so sad, these were people who were living their best lives down there in this paradise in Florida, young retirees and grandkids enjoying summer.🙏🏼🕊️❤️

According to a 2018 report, structural damage. The owner didn’t want to pay the expensive repairs. They should’ve moved those residents out in 2018

Good hearted people still having a heart to help ,

Those poor poor people I hope they find these people alive soon

My heart is breaking for all those who were affected by this preventable tragedy.

Lucky enough to own a condo in Florida. Unlucky enough to be in the one that collapses. This should not have happened, they had an engineers report calling for repairs from 3 years ago.

I think they are in shock and nervous laughing

I pray they still find people alive.

RIP to all the cats Coco and Mia.

You don’t know what that girl is going through. She’s most like definitely in total shock and that haha everyone’s tripping about is a mixture of emotions just flooding her. Crazy.

Legit started crying when they talked about the 88 year old. My heart goes out to ALL that are affected by this tragedy that could’ve been avoided if people would’ve done their d*mn jobs!

Damn so many people unaccounted for.

While I am trying to go to sleep, I am thinking of the people that are probably still alive at this time so dark. Without been able to scape with all that staff on top. It giving me so much anxiety. God help them I pray🙏🙏

Lord, they got these peoples moving in this building knowing something was wrong. the 2018 report should have been posted on their web-site and lobby giving the people a chance to make their on decision if they wanted to live there 🇺🇸

The garage had water damage that didn't get fixed because it would cost to much time to sue.

Putting faces to the numbers is heartbreaking. I know it's a needed procedure, and a bit selfish for me to say, just really hurts so much more when you see the people and they are no longer just numbers.

This is so very distressing. My prayers and thoughts to you from London.

They’re on the 11th floor but they’re pointing to the 12th floor. The condo they’re pointing to (with the bunk beds) was a penthouse and is owned by a woman who is still missing.

This is why I can’t stand people who want to read everyone’s body language. Wait until you go through something so bewildering and scary you are going to hear, see and do some ridiculously bizarre mess and recalling it will cause a little hysteria.

This is why I don’t want to live in tall buildings.

Well, Florida has a lot of sinkholes. We, Floridians, doesn’t know that our house is a middle of a sinkhole. We better get a building inspection

I've noticed a lot of elderly people are saying they almost welcome dying rather than have to tolerate the state the world, but mostly this country is in. Its sad. RIP for the victims, And condolences to their families.

My heart is in my stomach. I pray they find some survivors!

My son is still missing Matthew Sherman Engel

I wouldn’t be near any of those buildings that aren’t collapsed yet... dangerous zone!! Move out !

Like always, greed and lack of fucks given is why this happened. May karma find its way to the people in charge who neglected to act on this before it happened.

"Im 88 years old I've lived a good life I don't wanna go leave me behind" That 88 year old is a legend. She gave no fucks I bet she had a fun life to jus be like I'm ok leave me behind, my life was great. She was appreciative of the life she lived even when she thought the end was here. Goals.

I hope there are people within secure pockets in the rubble. Those who need medicine & specialized care are in my VIP prayers.

This is my childhood friend Mercedes nephew. I grew up with this whole family from NJ. I still can’t believe I’m watching him on tv -- it’s surreal. The fact that they survived this is a true miracle 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

God bless that family for helping the 88 year old woman to safety. Prayers for everyone involved in this tragedy.

This was a Avoidable tragedy heads should roll.

My heart absolutely pours out to the victims and their families. Can't even imagine what they’re going through

"We saw the footage of the tower collapsing, that's when hope for us was lost because we saw her unit just completely come down, um..and the other tower fall on top of it. And that was, that was the moment we saw my mom and grandmother die, that's when we knew they'd passed." - a grief stricken Pablo Rodriguez interviewed about his mother and grandmother who were on the 11th floor.

Praying for all of the victims,families and friends. Such heartbreak.

They are laughing because their mind is trying to cope with the grief a release tension and endorphins.

This man and his son are Hero's!, Saving that 88yo lady with no regards for their own safety!! God Bless all of them and God Bless the trapped people!!

That's why we should always pray before going to bed and ask god for forgiveness of all our sins you just don't know when you will be in front of god

So many people recently moved there sigh sending comfort during this difficult time and praying 🙏🏾

Family luckily survives building collapse they had nothing to do with, through the skin of their teeth: Dumb people in the comments: Where’s their survival guilt?

That's the wrong apartment they are pointing too in the thumbnail that's a lady's apartment who still missing

Thanks for sharing

Glad they survived but these ppl appeared on multiple interviews already and nobody wants to see them smiling while other families suffer from the loss of their loved ones. Show some empathy!

At 0:27 Linda March RIP- “she was a lawyer who represented building owners, contractors, and developers who run ‘afoul’ of city codes and regulations”…

It is great that this family helped others on their way to escape from the desaster.

Good people for helping the 88 year old lady. Bless them all!

Horrific, senseless, extremelly sad... My heart goes out to the people and families envolved...

It's good that yall made it out but don't nobody wanna hear yall story rite now,her smiling just rubbed me the wrong way

I love this guy to the moon. Carrying granny down the stairs assuring her that she will live to see her next birthday. God bless him.

Great reporting by Brian Thompson. So tragic😥

That family like this was a fun ride??? 160 MISSING. Im glad they're alive but dont turn this into a happy moment.

These people should get the medal of honor from the president of the United States or the governor of Florida for what they have done saving that old lady's life plus themselves and such a horrible situation like this they deserve it I give them five stars for doing this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🇺🇲

I can understand shock but how could this woman and man have such great smiles on their face.... like oh my goodness

What an amazing family. Not only did they help others, but they did it with ease.

The father was very alert. Thank God for him. His family would have most likely died without him.

Seeing this now, I’m here wondering how is it that this family that got to safe themselves from a building that was collapsing, could be all laughing and talking all smiley like nothing had happened ?? I don’t understand it, I that don’t know no one there feel like my heart is hurting so much over all the ppl that lost their lives. So how could these ppl that Thank God came out be so smiley? Unless they are in shock and have not realized all the hurt from everyone who lost a family member..

I'm so happy for these people who made it out

My heart aches for everyone in that building. I am truly sorry for your loss to all families. We all pray for you everywhere. Prayers from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. May god bless you all.

that whole building move holy crap i don't care about having a view anymore

🙏for those families 🙏

Thank God that there are Survivors of THIS a truly horrific disaster of building design and management . Innocent Lives taken impossible to escape . To see where the collapse halted at the apartments of the Survivors makes you feel Greatful to be Alive no matter who you are or Where you are From .

M so glad they were able to help!

Wow the lady who specializes in representing contractors and builders and city rules and codes. What a thing huh, she died because of the owners of the building failing to hire a contractor and get it consulted. It would have definitely not been passed by the city’s code. EDIT: I just post comments. I DO NOT pay attention to the reply’s

Think a lot of people will have second thoughts about buying a high condo every again .

This is so sad … I know how it feels to lose your home but not to almost lose your life. I’m glad they helped the elderly lady. Let’s hope there is survivors and the state finds the company responsible for this sloppy building structure

How awesome that they were able to help others...God Bless them!

May the Lord help all these people that were involved in this horrific ordeal

Our navy did test a huge explosion off the coast of Florida a few days ago🤔. Geologist said it was recorded a 3.9 magnitude

They r both extremely beautiful hope they are found alive for there family to enjoy for many many more years to come

I have no words. I can never imagine going out like that... The horror and absolute helplessness of it all. It's not fair at all! Those people never had a chance! I teared up when the mentioned the old lady ready to give up! It's not fair

This is a primary example of how landlords get away with murder in this country and I blame the politicians, in 2018 the engineering firm said the building needed significant repairs here it is 2021 and nothing😥

this is the dude that asked the fire fighters down stairs...Should we evacuate??? come on man

I read this 3 weeks ago but I am so proud of this family for the kind of humanity that this world seems to be lacking these days sadly .They stopped to make sure others were helped if they were needed. Once again so glad you all are safe👍🥴💖 and young lady I hope you can always smile or laugh to your hearts content .We know you are not laughing at the situation so dont let those immature thinkers make you feel bad , hopefully they will learn . God Bless you all

PLEASE CONSIDER MY OPINION 1>Every time you remove concrete you are creating a weakness on the fallen concrete 2>When the building fell down it created another building so now you’re working with two structures a previous structure and a new structure. 3> Bring in construction workers, that deal with demolition, they know a building better than a fireman 4> They should be wearing masks for demolition when the building collapsed, the debris of asbestos and mold is in the air 5> You guys are using buckets for removal of building, USE HOME DEPOT CONTRACTOR BAGS they are stronger than buckets and faster for removal 6> Consider starting from the middle of building and working toward the corners at the end, the collapsed building formed a new structure when it collapse 7> Set up shoring from the street and pass on the weight of the collapsed building into the shoring scaffles, weight distribution onto a shoring scaffle, is ideal while simultaneous removal with BAGS!!! not buckets ** godspeed

Something very mysteriously strange about this building collapsing. I don't trust any real estate owners. After pandemic loss revenue....

I think these interviews are offensive to those who have lost family. This is unnecessary footage cuz it makes no one feel better, particularlywhen the survivors are laughing like they won a million dollars and the rest who died are suckers . Any description of the horror they could have seen or heard on their way out is just like a stab to any relative who is still waiting on news about their loved ones and the possible suffering they endured in their last moments.

God bless them always, I hope they are in great shape 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

You left nobody behind- thank you ❤️

are any organizations trying to help with animals that may have been displaced? I always feel for the poor pets, they are not being mentioned at all.

Yea they seem traumatized…

My condolences for the family the lost of your love ones and the missing and the injure . Prayers sent you all

this is so sad. 150 plus people still missing. prayers

Some are laughing some are crying 😢 it's just life.

Thats why I like keeping my feet as close to the ground as possible...

These stories are hurting my heart!!😭♥️

What sweethearts saving that lady. Thank goodness these folks got out.