Footage Shows Moment Boy Is Pulled From Rubble Of Collapsed Building: 'He Had A Guardian Angel'

Jun 30, 2021 by apost team

A condo building in South Florida collapsed on Thursday, June 24, 2021 and left a trail of destruction in its disastrous path. The tragic incident caused 10 recorded deaths and serious injuries among many others. Some residents are still either missing or have not been accounted for. Only a portion of the 12-story condo building in Miami collapsed, but the incident has left a wave of uncertainty and worry across the city as many people scramble to find their loved ones and receive the help they need.

Dozens of apartment units were damaged in the collapse, with broken furniture and building remnants being left in their places. While the cause behind the collapse still remains unknown, Florida residents and first responders have joined forces to help those in need who were impacted by the dangerous occurrence. First responders have been working diligently to find and help as many residents as possible as the search and rescue continues.

There have been a few moments of hope since the collapse as people have teamed up to work together at helping one another heal and recover. A recent video from the incident showed a young boy being pulled from the rubble of the partially collapsed building by a team of firefighters. A man by the name of Nicholas Balboa heard the young boy screaming and knew that he needed to find a way to help. In a true act of heroism, this man and the unit of firefighters were able to rescue the young boy from the dangerous debris that surrounded him.

The Moment The Boy Was Rescued

CBS 17 reported on June 24, 2021 that 35 people were pulled from the building and two people were pulled from the rubble. Balboa ran to the scene after he heard screaming from the pile of debris. Once he was close enough, he saw a young boy's hand sticking up and motioning to get someone's attention. Thankfully, Balboa spotted him and knew that he needed to find a way to get him help.

A video provided by Fox 13 Tampa Bay showed a young boy trapped in a pile of rubble from the collapsed building in Miami. A team of firefighters worked together to rescue the boy and pull him from the mess of broken furniture and building remnants, as they led him to safety. Using his flashlight to guide the way, one firefighter supported the boy over his shoulder and carried him out of the debris.

Charles Burkett, the mayor of Surfside, Florida, told news outlets the day of the collapse that he still believed there were more people trapped in the rubble, according to CBS 17. He called the situation "unspeakable." "But there is something really wrong here that we've got to figure out," Burkett added.

While the number of people impacted by this tragic incident is still unknown, one thing for sure is that the young boy rescued the day of the collapse was extremely lucky that someone heard his cries. Balboa said that the boy looked "fairly alright" after being pulled from the mess by the team of firefighters. "He had a guardian angel for sure," Balboa added.

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