More than two dozen hurt. Rob marciano is standing by. The plane crash into that mountain in alaska. How did everyone survive . The tourists onboard. Tonight, our interview right here with a survivor. And the rescue teams who asked, how did the pilot pull this off . And tonight, the new surveillance of George Clooneys crash, thrown from that scooter. Just how lucky he was and how it all happened. What the other driver is now saying. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a very busy wednesday night. And we begin with President Trump on the attack. The fight beginning at breakfast today, sitting across from americas most trusted allies at the nato summit. At one point today, the president asking, what good is nato . And saying germany is captive to russia. Tonight, the president s new demands now from our allies, and youre about to hear that very Tense Exchange between the head of nato and the president. Abcs chief Foreign Correspondent terry moran leading us off from brussels
tonight. Reporter President Trump came here spoiling for a fight. And it began immediately with a tirade over breakfast with natos secretarygeneral, aimed at one of americas closest allies. Germany, as far as im concerned, is captive to russia, because its getting so much of its energy from russia. So, were supposed to protect germany, but theyre getting their energy from russia. Explain that. And it cant be explained, you know that. Reporter the president furious about a recent 12 billion gas pipeline deal germany signed with the kremlin. While top u. S. Officials sat there squirming, natos chief tried to defuse the moment. I think that two world wars and the cold war told us that we are stronger together than apart. But how can you be together when a country is getting its energy from the person you want protection against or from the group that you want protection against . Because we understand when we stand together, also when
dealing with russia, we are stronger. I think what we have seen is that no, youre just making russia richer. Reporter an astonishingly harsh attack, but when german chancellor Angela Merkel showed up, she took the high road. Offering a simple reminder that she grew up in communist east germany under soviet domination, and that a united germany today controls its own destiny. President trumps main complaint here, the allies arent paying enough for their own protection. Many u. S. President s have felt the same way, but trump is demanding allies double their commitment to Defense Spending immediately. Still, it was all smiles when he met with merkel. We have a very, very Good Relationship with the chancellor. We have a tremendous relationship with germany. Reporter but not long after, a trump tweet, the final word attacking germany again and nato itself. What good is nato if germany is paying russia billions of dollars for gas and energy . The u. S. Is paying for europes protection. With french president emmanuel macron, whos got a Buddy Relationship with trump, it was
a very different scene. Merci beaucoup. It sounded beautiful. I have no idea what he said. It sounded great. I told them exactly the same. Reporter afterwards, they all tried to make it look like an ordinary nato summit. The class photo. And all the friendlyseeming banter. First Lady Melania Trump even chatting with merkel over wine. But however good the vintage, the mood at this summit is sour. So, lets bring in terry moran tonight, live from brussels. And terry, after the very public fighting words today, President Trump did eventually sign the traditional nato declaration of solidarity, affirming, quote, that the enduring and unbreakable transatlantic bond between europe and north america to stand together against threats and challenges from any direction will, of course, continue. And as the tension was playing out on the world stage, back here at home, congress made it Crystal Clear where they stand. Reporter thats right,
david. The senate yesterday, the house today, passing overwhelmingly bipartisan resolution supporting nato. The senate calling it a community of freedom, peace, security and shared values. But all that is just paper. The presidency is power, especially in foreign policy. So, if President Trump wants to radically change americas relationship with nato, or even take us out of the alliance, thats whats going to happen. No matter what the vintage of wine, as you pointed out there at the end of your report. Terry, thank you. Were going to turn next to dramatic new details tonight, what happened inside that cave during the rescue of the boys. What we had not heard before. The boys under water for a half an hour at a time, unable to see through that murky water, of course, and tonight, look at this. Those 12 young Soccer Players and their coach, all recovering in a much brighter hospital room, waving at the camera, some of them giving the victory sign there. Abcs James Longman on what those boys endured as they were guided through the cave. The parents still waiting tonight to hold their boys. And the near disaster we first reported on last night, just moments after they were pulled from the cave. Abcs James Longman, right there on the scene for us again tonight. Reporter tonight, for the first time, we see the heroic rescue from inside that cave. Watch as rescuers trudge up that muddy path, carrying one of those Soccer Players on a stretcher. The boy, wrapped in mylar blankets, carefully placed on the ground. Medics move in quickly, working in the light of their headlamps. Its a scene that would have played out 13 times, as onebyone, the boys and finally, their coach, were brought to safety. And as we first reported last night, that last rescue happening moments before the pumps broke, reflooding the cave. Divers forced to leave their tanks inside. And tonight, were learning more about just how this threeday high stakes operation unfolded. That harrowing escape through the water and through the air. A u. S. Air force specialist describing to the ap a system rigged to whisk the boys across the caves rocky expanses. We had to basically set up
rope systems and high lines to be able to, you know, safely put them in a harness and bring them across large, open areas. Reporter look at the conditions. This Diver Disappearing into the murky water. Before they went in, dive teams practicing in a Swimming Pool with local children. The boys enduring dives lasting up to half an hour, unable to see. Their coach, who helped keep his players calm by meditating, selected the order in which theyd be brought to safety. Their coach and the boys all came together and discussed staying strong, having that will to live, having the will to survive. Reporter and these new images tonight show the boys recovering inside that hospital. Wearing surgical masks. A wave and a sign, v for victory. Theyve been given vaccines, vitamins, antibiotics, but theres still a fear of infection. Their parents and Family Members on the other side of that glass, wiping away tears, finally able to see their sons. Reporter this birdseye view showing that monster Blast Ravaging Main Street in sun prairie, wisconsin. Entire buildings leveled. Thick clouds of black smoke filling the air. There was this big boom and it knocked me to the ground, and i felt it, like, it took the breath out of my body. We need to get everybody away from the building. Reporter Authorities Say a contractor working nearby cut through a gas line tuesday night. Officials quickly evacuated most of the area, but about 40 minutes later, that monster explosion. Tricia budig witnessing the aftermath. There were flames, there were cars on fire. Some of the buildings were all the windows were blown out. Reporter that devastation still smoldering hours later. Buildings sheared right off of their foundation. Tons of debris. Reporter authorities confirming Volunteer Firefighter cory barr died from his injuries after responding to the scene. Five other firefighters were treated. Barr was a 15year veteran of the force and leaves behind his wife and twin daughters. David, gas in the area remains shut off. Crews are still on the scene inspecting the damage. Officials tonight saying miraculously, no civilians were killed. David . All right, alex, our thanks to you. And were going to turn next here to the miracle survival, after that plane crash in alaska. Tourists onboard as the plane crashed into a mountain. And look at this. The pilot somehow managing to land the small aircraft on the rocky side of the mountain in the middle of fog and rain. Everyone survived this. Tonight right here, our interview with one of the survivors, as rescue teams now ask how the pilot pulled this off. Abcs will carr tonight from alaska. Reporter tonight, for the first time, a survivor describing the horrifying plane crash into the side of an alaskan mountain. We could have gone headon into the mountain and we didnt. And so, that was im very thankful for that. Reporter 11 people thankful to be alive after the float plane slammed onto that mountain at an elevation of 2,000 feet. The pilot narrowly missing jagged rocks and steep cliffs. What are the odds that this pilot could crashland this plane, keep it in tact and keep everybody safe . Its incredible. Its 99 he had a. 1 chance of survival. I dont think theres any way he could have repeated that outcome. Reporter coast guard Lieutenant Commander jason condon and Flight MechanicMike Van Berkom swooped into the crash site. Cloud cover was the thickest ive ever been in. We were fully expecting fatalities just due to the sheer rock faces around the area. To see that helicopter through the fog was just a huge relief. Reporter the rescue crews hoisting ten passengers and the pilot up onebyone into a helicopter and ultimately to safety. All expected to be okay. Nothing but 11 smiles shining back at us. They were pretty grateful. Reporter david, its still not clear what caused the plane to crash. Investigators are now hiking to that wreckage thats still on the side of the mountain, as tonight, both the pilot and the rescue crews receiving praise for getting everyone to safety. David . It was incredible. Will carr, thank you. Were Monitoring Warnings up and down the east coast tonight, and also the aftermath of a deadly tornado elsewhere. Look at the cleanup, after a deadly twister in north dakota. It was an ef2, that means winds 127 miles an hour. Destroying homes there and killing a newborn, a baby just 7 days old. And in the east tonight, look at this. Hurricane chris now a category 1. Winds 90 miles an hour, kicking up possibly lifethreatening currents, theyre saying, from the carolinas all the way to new england tonight, to cape cod. So, lets get right back to abcs senior meteorologist rob marciano, tracking it all. And rob, theyre really telling everyone to take this seriously. Reporter very much so, david. Because even though chris is over 500 miles off the coast of the u. S. , its bringing dangerous conditions to the beaches, up and down the east coast. Take a look at this video out of ocean city, maryland, where a lifeguard jumped into action to save a youngster struggling to surf there, potentially being pulled out to sea by a rip current. You see the big waves but you dont see these rip currents and they can be deadly. 275 rescues this week at that beach alone. Heres the map, from Cape Hatteras to cape cod. Even some beaches closed in massachusetts tonight. Thats where the danger is most severe. And you also see the track of it going out to sea, maybe skimming newfoundland. But the center of this thing, still a formidable storm. At one point, over 100mileanhour winds today, david, and bringing dangerous impacts, obviously, to the east coast beaches right now. All right, rob marciano with us again tonight. We appreciate it, rob. Next tonight, if youve ever witnessed an unruly passenger while youve been flying, perhaps youll appreciate this story tonight. A hefty fine for one of those unruly passengers whose behavior forced delta to divert the flight. He was taken into custody at the airport. Hes now pleaded guilty to a federal assault charge. But youre about to hear what hell have to pay for now. Heres abcs Senior Transportation correspondent david kerley on that. Reporter this mans behavior on a jetliner, this is him moments after he was escorted off that plane, could cost him nearly ten grand. Delta 1156, declaring an emergency. Understand a level two and and you have received a threat. Reporter the delta flight from portland to atlanta, just six weeks ago, was diverted to tulsa so that Bolutife Olorunda could be removed. He admits to singing loudly and screaming, telling a flight attendant, if you touch me again, you will regret it. His plan to plead guilty to federal Assault Charges also carries restitution for the airline. That little detour, according to delta, costing 9,118. Airlines say its not uncommon for prosecutors to seek restitution. This man was ordered to pay nearly 100,000 to Hawaiian Airlines for a diversion after he slapped a flight attendant. In this most recent case, the man who is preparing to plead guilty could also face a 5,000 fine and up to six months in prison, in addition to pay iing that nearly 10,000 to delta. David . David kerley with us tonight. Thanks, david. Theres still much more ahead on World News Tonight this wednesday. Newly released images. The frightening train accident. The passenger dragged between
the train and the platform. More on this coming up. Also, the new headline about the founder of p aapa johns pizza. What he allegedly said during a conference call, now causing outrage tonight. And the surveillance of George Clooneys crash. Just how lucky he was. Youre about to see the video after the break. And what the other driver is now saying. Well be right back. Ay back to be with family, or just to sleep in. Strong chemo can put you at risk of serious infection. In a key study neulasta reduced the risk of infection from 17 to 1 , a 94 decrease. Neulasta onpro is designed to deliver neulasta the day after chemo and is used by most patients today. Neulasta is for certain Cancer Patients receiving strong chemotherapy. Do not take neulasta if youre allergic to it or Neupogen Filgrastim . An incomplete dose could increase infection risk. Ruptured spleen, sometimes fatal as well as serious Lung Problems allergic reactions, Kidney Injuries and Capillary Leak Syndrome have occurred. Report abdominal or shoulder tip pain, Trouble Breathing or
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Reporter a documentary crew, by coincidence, was following firefighters that day, the naudet film later called 9 11. I remember 9 11 exactly. We heard this loud noise of a plane coming overhead, which you never hear in manhattan. And then i saw the first plane aim and crash into the World Trade Center. And in that moment, i knew i was going to the largest incident of my life. Reporter and in that moment, the sky changed, from that clear blue day it went from this beautiful, bright summer day to darkness. And matter of fact, at one point, after the collapse, you couldnt even see the hand in front of your face. Reporter he was the First Battalion fire chief to arrive and enter the north tower. He heard the fire was above the 78th floor, he would order the team to head up. I want you to get an engine and team up. Reporter that team he would send up would include his brother, lieutenant kevin
pfeifer. We looked at each other, and wondering if we were both going to be okay. As he turned around and took his firefighters, that was the last time i saw my brother kevin. Reporter did kevin say anything to you . No. We didnt have to. We knew we were worried about each other. Reporter the chief shows me one of the dispatch call slips from that morning. You see the date, september 11th, 2001. Reporter and it says right here on the ticket that this one went out at 9 08. Correct. So, at this point, we were calling multiple fifth alarms, so, we were bringing almost 1,000 people to the World Trade Center. Reporter ever since, he has worked to build the Fire DepartmentsCounterterrorism Efforts and preparedness. His coat and helmet on display at the smithsonian and elsewhere around the country. And on the far right there, behind the helmet, thats his brothers fire tool that was recovered. It was right beside him where he was found on the ninth floor. He started to come back down, he heard my message to evacuate the building. And then he stopped on the ninth floor, and to redirect firefighters from one stairs to a safer stairs. Reporter so, he was able to get other firefighters out, and you werent surprised by that . Not at all. Reporter now, 37 years after joining the fdny, he retires, and where else but in queens. Instead of chasing fires, chasing his granddaughter. And sailing. Something he loved doing with his brother. Just going to be carrying on his memories. Reporter hell be there in spirit. Hell be there in spirit. And good memories. Reporter the last fire chief to respond to the World Trade Center that fateful morning now going home. Well, chief, thank you. Were proud of you and thank you for your service. Thank you. We salute chief pfeifer and every one of those firefighters who answered the call that cal fire says pg e equipment
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