Reporter Joe Torres and photographer Glenn Mayrose credit divine intervention for survival on 9/11

Eyewitness News reporter Joe Torres and photographer Glenn Mayrose rushed to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. While trying to get closer to the burning towers, a friendly face stopped them in the crowd. Now, they credit this woman with saving their lives.

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Eyewitness News reporter Joe Torres and photographer Glenn Mayrose rushed to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

While trying to get closer to the burning towers, a friendly face stopped them in the crowd.
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Now, they credit that woman with saving their lives.

Watch their incredible story in the video player above.

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