for the colonel himself, the whereabouts are unknown. the sons say he appeared earlier in the day trying to rally support. >> it's our country. it's our people. we are here and here. we are going to win. because people are with us. >> reporter: pockets of fighting remain in atripla with street-to-street gun battle erupting between pro and antigovernment forces. the rebels now control most of the city, setting up check points on major roads. hundreds of rebel fighters continue to stream in the capital. some spoke with sky news correspondent al crawford to hunt down the man who tamed them for decades. >> where is he? we are looking for you. where are you? c'mon! c'mon! where are you? >> they are all eager to take part in what may be the gaddafi forces last stand and the celebration is certain to follow. the next real battle could take place around gaddafi's home city, but perhaps even