And we speak to the woman behind the hash tag. This camper climbed 60 feet off of a cliff, while sleep walking. Rescuers were repelling to pull him up. And you will not believe what they say saved his life. And good morning, america. Boy, thats a lot more terrifying than grabbing extra cereal in your sleep. Thats one way to look at it. A lot to get to this morning. All eyes on president obama, as he prepares for military action on the eve of the 9 11 anniversary. The president laying out another longterm strategy to defeat an islamic terrorist group. Well talk to jon karl live from the white house in a minute. And the president will be live tonight. Youre going to have a late night. Thats right. Well start with the severe weather. Incredible rainfall. Ten inches in some aareas. That video was from the university of nebraska. Images of us seeing that highway, major highway in nevada, eaten away by all of the flash flooding in the southwest. The rains move to the east. Strong storms. 50
And we speak to the woman behind the hash tag. This camper climbed 60 feet off of a cliff, while sleep walking. Rescuers were repelling to pull him up. And you will not believe what they say saved his life. And good morning, america. Boy, thats a lot more terrifying than grabbing extra cereal in your sleep. Thats one way to look at it. A lot to get to this morning. All eyes on president obama, as he prepares for military action on the eve of the 9 11 anniversary. The president laying out another longterm strategy to defeat an islamic terrorist group. Well talk to jon karl live from the white house in a minute. And the president will be live tonight. Youre going to have a late night. Thats right. Well start with the severe weather. Incredible rainfall. Ten inches in some aareas. That video was from the university of nebraska. Images of us seeing that highway, major highway in nevada, eaten away by all of the flash flooding in the southwest. The rains move to the east. Strong storms. 50
Accidentally kills a gun range instructors. Many ask how young is too young to be handling weapons. A desperate search for survivors in china after dozens of buried in a mountain of mud. A video message from the mother of abducted american journalist was reds. She pleads with the group to free her son. Millions of dollars demanded for the release of another hostage, a 28yearold aid worker in syria. The u. S. Is looking into reports that a second american has been killed while fighting with the Islamic State. Sending this message to you. In an emotionally directly to the leader of the Islamic State group, the mother pleads for her sons life and freedom. As a mother, i asked for justice to be merciful and not punish my son for matters he has no control over. I ask you to use your authority to spare his life. He appeared in the same video showing the execution of another american journalist. The group is threatening to do the same to him if the u. S. Doesnt stop targeting fighters. Stein
Morning to you. Im dan kloeffler. And im brandi hitt. We begin this morning with the extreme weather causing wild and damaging conditions on both coasts. Some new images from catalina island, california. The storm surge lifting boats out of the water and tossing them like toys on the rocky shores. Even a van is seen partially buried in the sand leaning up against that sailboat. Abcs Tahman Bradley has the details on what is causing it all. Reporter dangerous rip currents and high surf on both coasts, treacherous water and sand. Overnight marie spinning in the pacific was downgraded to a tropical storm, but large waves, 20 feet in some areas, continue pounding the california coast. For daredevil surfers, bodyboarders and spectators, this is heaven. I try to surf all the best waves everywhere and this was the best ive ever had. This is amazing. This is huge. This is like natures show for us. Reporter it may be a great show, but its dangerous with the towering waves expected through frida
Was trying to blackmail the socialite. Why he was asking for a big ransom and what she is claiming now. And the fishing trip that turned into a fiveday nightmare. A california man stranded in the mountains, drinking out of puddles, carving a goodbye message to his family. This morning, the remarkable rescue story in his own words. And we do say good morning, america. Good to have you back, george. Good to be back. You know, its been so busy around here. As you are fully aware. And that situation down in ferguson, escalating overnight. We have new pictures coming in. Just such scary scenes. See the police in full riot gear right there. There were explosions in the streets overnight. No evidence that things will calm down. The first day of School Canceled again this morning. Abcs Steve Osunsami has the latest. Good morning. Reporter good morning, george. I can still smell the tear gas in the air, and its been hours. The National Guard is on its way. Things went from bad to worse when dem