Fascinating This is what makes America so great!!!

Immediately following the initial attacks on the World Trade Center, tunnels were closed, and traffic fleeing Manhattan via bridges reached a standstill. Many civilians, especially in those neighborhoods closest to the attacks, were desperate to escape the island but had no way to do so. Luckily, their salvation came like lightning. A coast guard transmission went out. “All available boats,” it said. “This is the United States Coast Guard… Anyone wanting to help with the evacuation of Lower Manhattan report to Governors Island.” Within minutes, around 150 private ships of all shapes, sizes, and purposes reported for duty and got to work. All told, these heroic captains transported around 500,000 people away from the disaster zone. This came to be known as the 9/11 Boat Lift, which to this day, is the largest water evacuation in history.

@fasc1nate I was one of those boats. I get chills every time I think about it. The stories will make you cry.

@fasc1nate A lot of heroes appeared that day❤️

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@fasc1nate Just imagine how amazing we could be if it didn't take a tragedy for people to work together like this.

@fasc1nate I have never heard this story before. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you 🇺🇸

@fasc1nate Also a great job when Sully landed in the Hudson

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@fasc1nate Just 23 years ago - this is what America USED to be - people helping people. Compared to the divisiveness today makes me so sad.

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@fasc1nate Amazing story that should be told!