Champlain Towers South resident rushed from apartment moments before it crumbled

[@MegaSnow121]

i cannot even imagine. It must have felt like a horrific nightmare. Amazing to hear her story. So happy her son still has his mom.

[@margueritegastanaga5156]

Daw3 this last night. She was blessed

[@margueritegastanaga5156]

@New Guy No its not fake I am missing my cousin. She is probably dead. She was a Diabetic. I am sure she is gone.

[@dejacavu6259]

True that even though she has to find a new place. All those buildings over 20 yrs old there in sand and sea water need to evict and demolish. But people have the choices where to live.

[@ruth7965]

@New Guy i dont know, of course if she really was a real surviver, but i can see that she must have been Abel to grab her makeup, her jewelry,, and a really nice expensive dress on her 3 second escape. Or cash to buy all those necessities (not) to live and eat for the last 12 days. Very very strange.

[@johnhuber354]

Marguerite - I am Very Sorry For Your Loss of Your Cousin. I’ve Been Praying For All, Since it Happened. May God Give You & Your Family, Strength at This Time.

[@dancegxy7757]

So glad she listened to her intuition

[@barbrn]

I always regret when I don't listen to that little voice in my head.

[@kenc2257]

She certainly had good instincts on that night.

[@oliviag5007]

@@barbrn those noises in your head you hear ur “intuition” is your Higher self talking To you! Thats why u felt like u should have always went with ur gut Feeling. Bc that is the person you are supposed to be it’s you’re higher self!!!!!

[@marshamitchell1547]

ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH YAH

[@Courtney-pe2iw]

@Starry Eyes You think they can just left all that heavy rubble and parts right away? Plus they had to put fires out. I'm sure most people died on impact. Just look at a car crash it is much less weight this is much more weight and fast coming down. There could been a few that survived under rubble and pockets but I think most of not all died instantly

[@PO-PANDA]

The bellmen and security guards at the building at that hour are heroes too. Calling people to see if they are alright, one resident said afterwards.

[@katiehenry7]

Po panda... Can you give us more details... Did they say anything about what happened leading up to the collapse?

[@DP-kt5wr]

There was only 1 and her name is Shamoka Furman. She not saved this lady but many other residents. She is a survivor and a shero. The company (Securitas)she worked for has done nothing to help her. She’s injured, severely traumatised and lost her car which was her only possession.

[@PO-PANDA]

Yikes seeing cracks moving before it fell. That is horrifying.

[@dontennis2260]

This like a scene out of one of those end of the movies.

[@cathieludemann5879]

Its unfortunate that others did not act as fast when seeing or hearing unusual signs of danger. She's a smart woman! 🙏

[@gr8dvd]

@@cathieludemann5879 Exactly, think the natural reaction would be to either ignore or deliberate whereas she went immediately barefoot to the elevator.

[@emre_love]

@TheTpanative Very true. I'm sure most were woken up by a feeling and were so scared or shocked that they froze thinking about running but couldn't because it was too late...

[@jcsgodmother]

Does not really make sense given how fast the building fell. We saw the video of it fall. I can not imagine that any one in the part of the building that is now rubble had time to get out. Maybe she was in the part still standing but clearly damaged. Hmmmm.

[@Silhouex]

So glad to hear about any and all survivors. May the victims rest in peace.

[@johnhuber354]

What a Miracle She Lived. Tragedy For all The Others & Pets That Didn’t Make it. This Whole Situation, Still Angers me. It could’ve been Prevented.

[@williamhua4166]

How terrifying! Imagine getting up in the middle of the night to get a cup of milk in the kitchen and seeing a giant crack spreading across the living room😱. Stuff of nightmares.

[@blixx87]

@C S did you just generalize people living at Champlain as druggies? They couldn’t even afford to live there

[@FRANKGETSUM-jy7hx]

@C S LETS TALK ABOUT OWNER RESPONSIBILITY - THEY KNEW THINGS WERE IN DIRE STRAITS YEARS AGO BUT PROBABLY NONE OF THEM WANTED A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO FIX CONCERNS I.E. NO ONE DID THIS TO THEM THEY DID IT TO THEMSELVES !

[@rocklynq7628]

@@blixx87 that isn't what they said

[@sanctusexitium9956]

I think it would have been worse if I were taking a piss and noticed the cracks creeping down the walls.

[@PatinaEdochie]

Right! I’m glad she followed her instincts and made it out just in time 🙏🏽🕊

[@misguidedangel6550]

Wow she was watching cracks form right inside her house. What a smart woman to know to get out of the condo and thank God the security guard was there to help her over the fences

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

But if the building hadnt fallen yet why would the security guard help an old lady escape over the fence from her building of residence?🤔

[@znrctrnn]

@@GreatBirdOfHope She would have told the guard that there were cracks.

[@LALady1]

@@GreatBirdOfHope they must have heard something to.

[@waynerain2372]

Certainly was her Angel waking her.

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

@rudy2fat OH OK THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING

[@elr.4780]

Instincts, she has good instincts.

[@hydrocarbon82]

It's very possible she actually sensed, not exactly heard, some resonance from the cracking and that her condo was in the spot that it was loudest. Either way proof is she's alive.

[@AC-ly6tg]

She’s Latina, we are more used to crazy things like that...

[@peaceandquiet1983]

Ugh. get over yourself!!!!!!

[@potatoesare_jesus2278]

@@hydrocarbon82 she said that she saw a crack creeping on the walls and that’s what made her get the instinct to run

[@KingofgraceSARA]

That was the glory of God. Make no mistakes about it.

[@theexperiment8498]

Yeah when you hear strange sounds and see cracks growing down your wall, better frickin’ dash. The crazy part is how utterly surreal it must’ve been to get just outside and watch the building collapse 20 feet from you. Jesus.

[@andreaberryman5354]

Those sounds and sights will remain clear as day forever too. Poor thing is probably having horrible dreams about it. 😔💔

[@johnhuber354]

That Black Cat, Binx, was on 9th Floor. His Brother Cat, Hippo, Did Not make it.

[@biancaportillo6552]

i think about her story often just that sign that made her leave before the building collapsed… she has many more years to live

[@jeremyshand9187]

What every movie theater wants for its customers

[@kleeamd8274]

@susan ivy that's what I thought about. First, it happened at around 1 in the morning. So many would have been asleep. And if they had woken up, they'd probably need a few moments to get their heads clear from awaking suddenly, to really sense what was going on. And the ones who were already awake, like you said, probably would stand there in total bewilderment and horror not understanding what they were seeing happening. Unfortunately knowing me, I'd probably be one of the people too confused to react in time. I would have stood there staring at the growing crack, thinking "what the f...." and then been splattered like a tomato soon after

[@suzanneporter2936]

What a loving son.

[@naswiipp]

He called her 2 days later.

[@chrisc1896]

@@naswiipp He could’ve called her the day of the incident and maybe he just felt relieved. But on the second day is when it actually hit him that he could still call her.

[@lazerbubbles3630]

Lmao so loving........ 2days later !

[@victry1nolan319]

@@lazerbubbles3630 I know right? It wasn't like this disaster wasn't all over national news.

[@angelonearth111]

@@lazerbubbles3630 …Was not the fist call between them since the collapse. Stop assuming!

[@patsywhiddon1832]

She was tuned in, turned on and tapped in! Her spirit was telling her what to do and I have been in similar situations where seconds made the difference between life and death; what she is saying is real! Better wake up and listen people! So glad she listened to her spirit speaking to her 🙏🤗💗

[@linanicolia1363]

her guardian angel ? we have them, but we need to tune in and listen to them.

[@kimbeckett1486]

Abraham!

[@GalaxyFrequencyRadio]

God's Spirit connected to ours makes miracles...if we are not sound asleep or unable to move fast💗.😪

[@biggwillbeats4384]

This.

[@fefetegs8994]

3 seconds🙏❤

[@chrisbutler7585]

At least she had the presence of mind to act. How many people would have just stood there in puzzlement and confusion until everything came crashing down on top of them? I'm glad she made it.

[@mimi.o.d.d]

Right. Imagine how many people would have grabbed their phones for a FaceTime call or a viral video. I glad she made it out unharmed and & am praying for more survivors. 🙏

[@dontennis2260]

Like the people who stood there and watched the tsunami in thailand as it was approaching

[@misguidedangel6550]

Yup most people who have just stayed there and probably do something dumb like make a KZbin or Facebook video

[@jogoldcoaster2847]

Flee or freeze...it happens every time..........a car in the car park came driving towards us, the driver having a medical episode.....I ran into the shops, my friend stayed glued to his shopping trolley... Luckily.everyone ok ..

[@bricknosehouse4783]

I don't know if I saw the concrete of a major structure cracking I think I would have ran also

[@DDee-oi6kn]

The stories are just chilling. I am so glad she survived.

[@danielwanner8708]

She is a very likable person . Don't know her at all ,but yes it feels good to see her tell the story .

[@migrose6547]

Wow I got chills listening to her describe her escape. She has a guardian angel.

[@mangafq8]

We ALL have guardian angels, but we don't all listen to them.🙏🙏🙏 God bless us all✝️🙏❤

[@MrsEJV]

People downgrade security guards. Not this one! Could not have been easy to not run away, but instead run towards that building.

[@nativeamericancowboy5028]

I know a lot of rich people in that area would talk down to security guards.

[@nativeamericancowboy5028]

@rudy2fat don't let the mind screw you

[@MrsEJV]

@C. Lord I certainly don’t think they are lowly! I owned a catering business. Some people treated me like I walked on water. Others like a servant.

[@MrsEJV]

@C. Lord No problem!

[@weareomegapro889]

It was an angel.

[@travishughculley]

Believable, and she saved the security guard.

[@GalaxyFrequencyRadio]

Why wasn't the security guard running to find residents?

[@animegod2608]

@@GalaxyFrequencyRadio the building was about to collapse

[@PrincessYonna1]

@@animegod2608 exactly that’s crazy to ask

[@rewardilicious]

@@GalaxyFrequencyRadio he's a security guard, I guarantee you no one was trying to go up the building to steal packages.

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

@@GalaxyFrequencyRadio he’s the security guard, not super man. If the building was going to collapse, I’d be getting the hell out of there and calling 911. If there was a PA system, I’d make an announcement. What could the security guard do? I don’t know the time line or what exactly happened, but the security guard got out safely and assisted this lucky lady. That’s a win.

[@leonhue722]

She's giving an account of what happened before the catastrophic collapse for all of those that never will be able to !

[@pmczapczara5332]

Did the smart thing to run....how many people today would have grabbed their cell phone and started recording instead.

[@cagnazzo82]

True. Some may have seen it and just shrugged it off expecting to call it in in the morning.

[@TheRealTommyShelby]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 so true

[@LILDroidDEX]

She was smart to take the stairs and not ththe elevator too. Most people would have taken the elevator in a panic rush and would have been a big mistake.

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

@@LILDroidDEX in any emergency never take an elevator.

[@tonyh4638]

Ain't that the truth.

[@lour9348]

Glad she survived - she hauled it out of there, didn't stop to gather "valuable belongings" or "sentimental items". We could all learn from her.

[@GalaxyFrequencyRadio]

Jesus said, like lot's wife, don't look back.

[@godschild2012ful]

Barefoot don’t look back cuz if so she would been gone.

[@danielwanner8708]

@@godschild2012ful My god ,if she would have looked for shoes ,she would be gone . Hard to even think it . That is as close to cheating death as you can get . And she told it without breaking down . Tough lady .

[@leem200]

She is so very Blessed. So happy for them. Praying for more survivors and safety of those who are looking for them. Peace to everyone from God.

[@J9theExplorer]

So glad she didn’t try to get her shoes!

[@kunaiflicker]

For real

[@danielwanner8708]

As much as I like to see her in high heels . I am very glad she got out of there asap . Oh yer , her family gets to have around for a long time

[@181102rkb]

Incredible story she was blessed that night and I'm sure she knows that

[@Clutchpearls]

Thank God shes okay, what a blessing the people who saved her & others. Side note, she looks AMAZING for 64!

[@Chahlie]

Doesn't she though, I want her hairdresser and dermatologist! So lucky to have a son who loves her.

[@dabouras]

yep, she was able to move it and get down the stairs pronto .... more than I could do.

[@Capecodham]

"God" killed the others.

[@mikevigil3677]

THREE SECONDS from dying, springs into action and LIVES, the Force is strong with her...

[@apllu17]

I don't the son is going to keep his eyes off mom ever again. Awww... So glad she survived.

[@juniorlsdmusic]

I'm sure she can stay with her son for now whike she finds another place. Glad she is alive

[@dov111]

@TheTpanative I heard the same so went back to listen again and think the reporter screwed up when she said “the magnitude didn’t hit him until 2 days later…when he called her.” He likely did call her right away and was probably in shock the first couple of days. My guess is that it’s just bad reporting 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@linanicolia1363]

He is so happy his mom is alive !

[@xtusvincit5230]

With all the other dead residents, at least she won't have to compete with them for a new apartment.

[@BeaterCar]

Smart lady alot of people would have acted like its nothing to see giant cracks in your ceiling

[@kenc2257]

She said that she acted instinctively--it didn't seem that she analyzed the wall crack as a structural engineer would, and then concluded that the building failure was moments away.

[@linanicolia1363]

we will never know if others did but had no time to get out or maybe were looking for stuff to take with them. Never look for stuff.......

[@_karlmatt]

@@linanicolia1363 exactly right! Also, @Ken C Exactly!

[@jeanie8831]

No one would thinks it was nothing.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

@beeter car yes, I can see how easy some people actually ignore their instincts during that time of night even while seeing the cracks in the wall. A whole condo coming down is something that hardly ever happens, if ever.

[@AnarinaTV]

Wow, her story is like a movie scene. I'm glad she survived.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Oh yeah???

[@CAsaidit]

Imagine is she woke up 10 seconds later and did the same exact thing? Her timing is just wowing.

[@wowowo2887]

@rudy2fat imagine all the people who did try to get out but were too late :( even just a floor or two away

[@nunulian4758]

The noises from the cracking is probably what woke her up.

[@babyshaq6455]

@rudy2fat she was sleeping 🤣

[@jeanettedavies8665]

You can see the relief in her son that she followed her gut instincts. God saved you for a reason lady.

[@Tommyfrommyspace]

this lady saved herself no imaginary spirits helped her just her own gut feeling. religious people always trying to downplay how someone could be smart enough to figure something out on their own.

[@vc3873]

@Tn wild man Amen

[@DulceN]

@Tn wild man Stupid nonsense! Keep living scared...

[@Tommyfrommyspace]

@Tn wild man beta

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Easy with the scare tactics, bro.

[@andersb5007]

She heard. She listened. She ran. Had she put on her shoes, it might have been too late. Incredible.

[@gurkalmustafa2637]

The Angel assigned to this lady save her life, it was not her time to die that day.

[@cloverfield911]

gaudian angel

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

What about the other people who died? How come none othbthe angels assigned to them never showed? Why did only one 😇 show up???

[@MyWhishingWell]

I bet others in that building heard or felt or sensed the same thing. She listened and reacted and from the sound of it, just in time. Other variables. What floor was she on? Unfortunately we may never know how many others were racing down the stairs from the top floors.

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

@@MyWhishingWell she was probably on the third floor because I doubt she could get down 12 flights very quickly

[@SatanEnjoyer]

Unfortunately it was the time to kill off 160 people in the worst way possible: splattered like pancakes. But god is merciful, so thank god for that.

[@beatrizperez3256]

ILIANA GOD BLESS YOU ! YOU HAVE A PURPOSE IN THIS WORLD ,YOU HAVE TO CONTINUE ! 🙏❤️😘

[@hansonel]

She is so unbelievably lucky to have woken up and listened to her instinct to get out of there. It's scary hearing her recount her running for her life down the stairs as the building starts collapsing behind her with a 3 second window to get out- good lord! Did the doorman and security guard who helped her dodge falling debris make it?

[@djr6876]

Maybe she has an instinct , like pets who can sense when an earthquake is coming.

[@nobs8862]

Her "instinct" was the loud cracking noises as the building was about to collapse.

[@PO-PANDA]

The pets in that building probably knew something was up. Sad they didn't make it out with their humans in the tower that fell.

[@kenklein9228]

We all have that, but often we ignore those subtle suggestions from our instinct.

[@ChalkyHonky]

@@michelebush2138 what

[@PO-PANDA]

@@michelebush2138 the towers fell around that time but on the East Coast time. Pacific time is 3 time zones behind Eastern time zone. It would of been 10:30 pm pst.

[@riveroffire6985]

The only positive is many were asleep and it happened so fast, they did not suffer.

[@becky4728]

I hope so

[@jakeman025]

Nah they were aware for a few seconds. Some it lasted more than that as well,

[@eileenhudson4934]

I agree.

[@robinbee2771]

I’m sure they were eventually awaken by the collapse but it was too late to react as they were falling . Some probably even thought they were having a bad dream and turned out to be even worse their reality. God rest their souls.

[@linanicolia1363]

We hope. The body has a way to handle that by going into shock. Nature takes cares of everything. Most of these people separated from their organic bodies, as the building went down. They were already gone, would be my guess when they became part of the debris. Few people survive that. The rescued boy , we first watched appeared fine, except terrified . He also lost his mom. Poor kid. PTSD will be with him , for a long time.

[@darensmith5270]

Always trust your gut instincts! Smart lady!

[@biggwillbeats4384]

Society as a whole is TOO distracted [by design] to be in tune with self. People think spidey senses are ONLY comics realm…tuh‼️

[@ihavenoideawhatimdoing4]

I sometimes don’t trust my first thoughts

[@judithjermark3367]

God Bless this courageous and beautiful lady. 🙏

[@jdaze1]

Wow!!!! Now that is a miracle!!

[@janetjones967]

Yes it was😍

[@JanelleSpeaks]

Damn. She must've helped someone before and didn't know how much they needed. Good things come back around.

[@julsjewels3185]

Some people would stammer and not register the danger. This lady had the wherewithall to flee. I cannot imagine what families are going through.

[@duanehorton4680]

Wherewithal, not wherewithall.

[@kenc2257]

Most folks are not structural engineers, and wouldn't necessarily associate wall cracks (even ones that are happening before their eyes) with eminent structural failure. The lady's instincts were amazing, and almost certainly saved her life.

[@MuricaTurkey]

@@duanehorton4680 Yes. Because perfect spelling is the point here 😐 Stop being a d

[@inviz_957]

She's teaching everyone a lesson... Run away first, ask questions later. If you were wrong, and there isn't any danger - no harm, no foul. However, if you were right...you'll have erred on the side of caution. This time, it saved a life. Listen to your instincts.

[@gr8dvd]

@@inviz_957 Good advise (run 1st, ask later) not-so-much when talking about interaction with cops.

[@titania145]

She has a great guardian angel....🙏🏻🛐🕊️✝️. Blessed she is....💕

[@tonis204]

Someone's guardian angel was working over time!!😇

[@rtoma1974]

Too bad the guardian angels of the 150 or so people squished between concrete floors are lazy slackers.

[@valerietomsic8454]

those POOR people who perished.....so very very sad.

[@Alex-md5sv]

they are just "missing" according to desantis

[@gregoryvierra6114]

They’re missing until found in the rubble.

[@Tommyfrommyspace]

Are you suggesting because the are maybe wealthy it’s not really sad? If so that’s just wrong good people come from all walks of life.

[@amy109]

I can’t even imagine. That’s terrifying

[@1whocs486]

If she had to crawl over walls it must already started to collapse

[@denverdubois5835]

She probably made her way out the main entrance, and the part of the pool deck that was just collapsing was right there.

[@avawarrior7937]

I really hope help is given to the survivors and the victims families. Such a tragedy

[@elisafrye2115]

Think: LAWSUITS...millions of $$$$ unless the greedy human scum responsible quickly file for bankruptcy. Even then, there may be settlements But if it were my family’s loss, even Ten Million would not ever soften my grief or my fury. I’m sure the families and the survivors feel the same. 🤬😢😢 How will they ever find comfort and Peace of Mind? 😢

[@Meowface.]

Try n imagine if you would make the choice to run fast enough to save your own life You just never know when death is creeping up behind you Could be while you're safe in your own home

[@rn2cro03]

Never underestimate a woman's intuition.

[@shell-westaustralia8522]

That's for sure

[@xtusvincit5230]

What about the intuition of all the dead women in that building? Do men not have intuition? This is idiotic talk.

[@rn2cro03]

@@xtusvincit5230 Umm...ok

[@danielwanner8708]

@@xtusvincit5230 well I'm a guy and I can tell you . I heard sounds in my house , rolled over and went back to sleep to find out in the morning the house was broken into .

[@xtusvincit5230]

@@danielwanner8708 You may lack intuition or you may be lazy. But neither is proof of some flawless faculty that is exclusive to women. That is just idiotic.

[@Belovelyava]

When time is up, it up! Wasn’t her time! Seriously she even ran to the right staircase! Amazing!

[@saragsanders5916]

So the people who died you feel their time was up. I feel the same god know when he want us back.

[@debbiewolf5079]

Stop mocking God !!

[@danielwanner8708]

@@debbiewolf5079 not mocking ,lot of people believe our lives are predetermined by a higher power .

[@danielwanner8708]

By habit most people would have taken the elevator . Or thinking Elevator would be faster , She must have been flying down those stairs .

[@ericbader]

What a freaking nightmare. Imagine wanting to save the whole building but you only have enough time to save yourself.

[@tbrwn2548]

So happy she made it out !!!

[@KeebasLife]

Lots to be learned from this interview. Gods grace, instinct and fast thinking.

[@danielwanner8708]

oh yes , for sure .

[@veritorossi]

A very well known couple that are actors in Argentina were staying in that building and they went out for dinner that night and just got in the elevator from leaving the car in the garage just moments before it collapsed. They were saved just because the elevator had to stop on the ground floor. Otherwise they would be dead because they were staying in a third floor apartment that is no longer there. They are called Gimena Accardi and Nicolás Vazquez.

[@normanalvarez5751]

wow

[@normanalvarez5751]

I live like 5 minutes from there pretty sad...

[@veritorossi]

@@normanalvarez5751 Yes, it's terrible. In Argentina 10 years ago a building collapsed after central gas line in the basement exploded. Most of us in big cities live in high rise buildings and it's so terrifying to think that it can happen to you. You never know.

[@seriousorganizer]

What do you mean though. because they would have been crushed from being on the ground

[@seriousorganizer]

@@veritorossi nyce there was a gas explotion in a rented building as well

[@jrbland18]

SHE IS A MIRICAL SHE GOT OUT. GOD BLESS HER.

[@rinaassouline676]

Mirical is not English...the correct form is MIRACLE ( easy to.learn through Google or a simple dictionaryl

[@bethelle9099]

This woman beat the odds! An amazing story of whits and survival!!!

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

Hope there’s no survivors guilts , as on these events when people survive a tragedy always feel that.

[@iLoVeSD70Ace35]

Bless her. I can’t imagine the horror. Definitely a miracle right there. I just hope more survivors are found but it’s getting less and less likely.

[@Anne--Marie]

Insurance companies will pay for people to live somewhere, but not forever. They should be expediting the claims so that the survivors can have their basic needs met.

[@gsdalpha1358]

I can't speak for all insurance companies but when a fire destroyed our home in the early hours, we had a hotel room booked and paid for and vouchers for 3 days of meals within a couple of hours. We also got a check the next day to help start replacing essentials, like a few clothing items, personal hygiene, even pet food. We went to the hotel in our p.j.'s with not even a toothbrush to our names. Eventually we were able to move into a small rental house during the 9 months it took to rebuild. Insurance even paid for the rental to be furnished. Miami and surrounding areas can probably absorb the displaced people, and it's thankfully not prime occupancy season there right now. 10/10 would say it's a horrible experience, but we made it to safety with all 4 pets, something the fire department called a miracle. I think this lady's son would rather have her than any of the thing which were lost.

[@prmath]

Please, Let us all pray🙏🏼 for these poor families

[@dianecelento4974]

I'm glad she survived. Want to see more stories like this

[@jimkirby9959]

You want a good story of God's love, just read the Book of Job.

[@coriebarnes8680]

There is another woman who survived. She was on the ground floor. She heard the knocking sounds and first "Boom" after seeing the water pouring into the garage. She told her kids to run and she was right behind them! She was with a security guard who witnessed it too. Look up her story. Her last name is Nir. Can't remember her first name, buy her interview is on CNN.

[@WLM596]

So blessed and thankful for your safety!!!

[@collegeman1988]

It’s very lucky she was awake at 1:30 in the morning and had the presence of mind most people don’t in the middle of the night to get out without being harmed. I’m really glad her son still has his mom.

[@seriousorganizer]

It sounds like so many people were sleeping, but 1:30 in the morning is early for me & a lot others to even be sleeping yet

[@TheKerryzzz]

She wasnt awake. Sounds woke her up !!

[@brendacharacter5198]

Man she is really nice looking lady! Dont look her age love her accent talk! And and glad god save his mom and evey one else .god bless every family!

[@Milliardo5]

She used her instincts well. As I have said, if you hear creaking or rumbling sounds as well as cracks, run away immediately as it might be just a matter of hours or even minutes before a building collapses.

[@hwright8816]

For her it was seconds. So happy she was at peace with her inner voice. So many of us don't follow our intuition/gut instinct.

[@learningtalent]

I am glad for her. She’s lucky

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Oh yeah???

[@smiley2477]

I wonder if she ever read the book the gift of fear? Because she listened to her intuition, that unexplainable fear, and it saved her life.

[@Bzzzzzzzz535]

Yep, I read it.

[@ecas4315]

I’ll have to check that out

[@tylerandrews2138]

The fact that she didn’t even put on shoes. That could have hindered her escape greatly! It’s truly a miracle 🤍

[@cancergirl2006]

It wa the grace of God and the spirit of discernment that got her out when she did. An absolute miracle.

[@loriclark553]

So God only cares about her and a few others?

[@flfamily1206]

@@loriclark553 you dont know the full story... one day you can look at the pieces or ask god yourself. For some reason her mission on this earth is not done.

[@Levi6229]

Wow. This is an amazing story. She and her family are so blessed. ❤️

[@evelynrodriguez2670]

I'm pretty sure she will never want to live in high rise buildings again thanks god she made out a life god bless

[@kenc2257]

That wasn't/isn't a particularly "high rise" building, but I understand your point.

[@Maranville]

The type of building is not really the relevant factor here. Dangerous buildings come in all sizes.

[@johnhuber354]

Thank God she Didn’t Take Her Sleeping Pill That Night. She had an Appt. The Following Day. She escaped w. 3 seconds To spare. She asked God To Help Her. WHAT A MIRACLE !!!

[@funguy4utube]

So, here is my question .... has everyone in all the - still standing parts of the building - been evacuated since that night and not returned ? I imagine so, but I have not heard a word about that in any news or by googling.

[@LaLa-qf1qz]

Yep, they all evacuated. They are planning to demolish that building since a concrete pillar in the tower left standing was reported today to sway 6-12 inches, which is why rescue efforts halted for most of the day for the safety of the crew. Other buildings around the area are now being checked my structural engineers before giving the residents the ok to go back in. But if I was there you couldn’t pay me to go back to a building near that site. Hope this helps, I got all this from CNN, they got detailed hourly updates but if you have any questions or speculations, comment back!

[@funguy4utube]

@@LaLa-qf1qz thanks for the answer …. Boy that is rough … thanks for the detailed answer. I realize it is good for them to be out alive but still a rather shocking scenario to be chased out of your home at 1:30 a.m. “as is” then wait for two weeks unable to return and then as per today’s news not allowed to return before they demolish your home with all your belongings. I would have let them sign a waiver to go in for an hour - their risk. But that’s me …. Not saying it’s right

[@smittymcjob2582]

The survivor I'd also like to hear from is the person sitting in that chair on the corner of a mostly missing floor with one leg resting on nothing but air!

[@somatate9864]

What time in the video?

[@janicescott7338]

Unbelievable! There were few so fortunate.

[@andre1987eph]

We would like to hear the entire interview. Specifically More about the supernatural force that woke her up.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Insomnia.

[@Hellothere23344]

I heard her interview in spanish and she said she felt like the supernatural force was urging her to leave immediately and then she saw the cracks on the wall and took her purse, quickly changed and went down.

[@nygrl6102]

I don't mean to be insensitive and I'm certainly glad she escaped but don't these people have homeowners insurance? Surely they would pay under these circumstances.

[@danielwanner8708]

If it's an act of god ,they don't pay . You can bet this will drag out for years .

[@nygrl6102]

@@danielwanner8708 how is it an act of God? Lightning, hurricanes, natural disasters, yes, but this is clearly human failure.

[@danielwanner8708]

@@nygrl6102 Sinkhole ?

[@nygrl6102]

@@danielwanner8708 No one has said it was a sinkhole. Evidence points to concrete failure. Construction failures. Neglect of maintenance.

[@danielwanner8708]

@@nygrl6102 we both know that ,but lawyers will say anything to get their client off .

[@kcism3239]

Divine Intervention, hallelujah.

[@jelsner5077]

Too bad no magic for the 160 dead people crushed under the rubble.

[@jimaglenn]

God just didn't them other 250 folks,er ok.

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

It's intuition

[@peaceandquiet1983]

His ways are not our ways.

[@slim6538]

*saves 1 and lets 150+ die God: crisis adverted mission accomplished

[@israeltrujillo8183]

This is a sad and blessed story of survival instincts

[@hahna77]

It took the son 2 days to talk to his mother. This doesn't make any sense. Why wouldn't she call him to let him know she was okay immediately, instead of worrying him that she was dead for 2 days? Why didn't he call her right away? These stories are strange.

[@donnapodhurst6552]

tomorrow is never promised, love your people today

[@millyarscott8656]

Am glad she made it. I can't understand why they are asking for money since those that lived in these apartments are very rich.

[@danielwanner8708]

Not everybody . some people probably rented , had a nice egg nest saved up . that allowed them to have a comfy lifestyle . If you look at the cars , they are nice but nothing extravagant . Hard work and saving pays off in the long run . Seems like retired people were the majority tenants . No reason for thinking that other then the mini vans and Toyotas

[@MzCrystal-7]

This made me cry omg

[@miamisands3412]

My prayers and thoughts are with all.

[@billbuschgen520]

There is a famous book called ( The gift of fear ). One of the things it talks about is listening to yourself and not putting aside a thought you may have about a situation where you could be in danger.

[@DigigodGamer]

bruh imagine the PTSD of this i would never be able to sleep again

[@jordanjj9533]

Why are we raising money for people to find a new home, when they are Clearly already Wealthy.

[@seriousorganizer]

clearly?????

[@nycgal4840]

For some folks their "wealth" is tied to the equity in their homes. No home, no more equity.

[@jordanjj9533]

@@seriousorganizer Yes! Those condos were $600K+!!!

[@marenhumblebee2736]

Absolutely no reason to assume she is still wealthy

[@TheePrincessPurple]

Praying for all the families

[@MamaTthaOG]

This is so amazing. What floor was she on? What part of the building was she is in, also? Maybe this area was close to where the collapse/failure actually initiated from, if she was lower in the building?

[@coriebarnes8680]

She was on the 6th floor.

[@emuesiriofovwe8981]

These kind of things just make you appreciate your loved ones more.

[@tomf429]

The next time someone in an adjacent apartment breaks up some packing styrofoam from an Amazon box, there will be a mass evacuation. Thank God she listened to her gut instinct.

[@md9710]

I pray that we will see more stories of survival than anything. Personal possessions can be replaced but your life can’t.

[@katliese]

I can only imagine how horrifying this was for folks that woke up and watched cracks forming in didn’t run 😳😔

[@savethekids2937]

Omg !

[@savethekids2937]

😭😭😭

[@The_Red_Pill__]

Did she knock on any doorways or yell for others to get out? I hope so, but didn’t hear that in any interview/video.

[@csc1641]

I will save my Go Fund Me money for poor people not someone who can afford to live in a million dollar condo.

[@joanlynch5271]

Beautiful story. We need more stories like this one !

[@renatastec5212]

She's been blessed with LIFE! She doesnt need GoFundMe, she has family and most likely a healthy bank account.

[@marenhumblebee2736]

She lost her home and all of her belongings. Maybe she had a loan to finance the apartment. Better believe the bank will still expect her to pay that off. So not having a roof over her head and still having to pay for one... not many people can afford that.

[@orion6746]

This whole situation is sad and horrible. But when I hear "gofundme" for someone that could afford to live there. Really. I honestly am not a fan of GoFundMe. If my house burned down tomorrow, I'd still have to pay my next mortgage payment I assume but if my insurance doesn't kick in in time. I'd take a loan out of the bank. I wouldn't ask people to help me out. I'm a single mother, 65K year salary in a $121k house and I don't get child support. I'd rent a small apartment to get by. If I have to file bankruptcy then that's what I'd do. Anyways off my soap box on go fund me. Again this whole situation there is beyond sad for the ones that past and the survivors.

[@raiden72]

Her predictions are still more accurate than Sylvia Browne

[@sharonbowers9929]

The Holy Spirit.

[@mariajnojules231]

Oh yes.

[@kathy-t5q]

rriigghtt....pfft I guess the "holy spirit" said FU to the dead people. Don't insult them with your drivel

[@Capecodham]

@@chedzacannon5657 he killed 150 others

[@Capecodham]

@@chedzacannon5657 There is zero proof that Jesus was anything but a man. I have found Jesus zealots are the most hateful of all. They condemn non believers to hell and quote the book of fiction as proof.

[@blisguy]

@@chedzacannon5657 You spew only opinions. No evidence. No facts. Just a fairy tale of a moral thug.

[@paulahello7435]

My husband and I are looking to buy a beachfront condo in SC. This scared the hell out of me. Strength and peace to those families.

[@anthonyziemba6920]

Stay on the ground log cabin home. In the mountains. 🙏

[@automnejoy5308]

Don't do it. Sea levels are rising and hurricanes keep coming. Even if your condo doesn't get destroyed, who will want to buy it in the future? Not a good investment.