conscious, he was talking. nbc's miguel almaguer was there for dramatic rescue. miguel? >> jose good morning. this is why search teams from all across the globe have been pouring into this region. what they call a miracle rescue something the entire city is rallying around. this is where the cry for help came from buried deep beneath this massive pit of twisted concrete and metal a teenager's withering voice finally heard by search teams. he's been here five days say locals trapped inside a hotel. a los angeles county urban rescue squad a lock away with search dogs when they get the call and scramble to assist. the rescue is fraught with danger. >> right now he's got corrugated steel on top of him. >> reporter: buildings everywhere here reason r on the brink of collapse. search teams will risk lives to save one. is six perilous hours into the rescue, this is the moment that would rally the region -- the