CBS News cameraman Mark LaGanga is reflecting on his harrowing experience filming on September 11, 2001, nearly a quarter-century later. In an interview with 60 Minutes digital, the journalist detailed the events that unfolded at Ground Zero, where he managed to capture the critical 29-minute window between the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.
LaGanga’s footage is particularly notable because he continued recording even as the North Tower collapsed around him, providing an enduring visual record of one of the most traumatic days in American history. The reflection marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks, offering viewers a firsthand account from someone who was on the scene capturing the unfolding tragedy.
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A quarter-century gone, yet the images feel terrifyingly fresh. Respect to the cameramen who were there.
Wait, the article says ‘between the collapses’—doesn’t that imply both towers fell? He filmed the North Tower collapsing, right?
Mark LaGanga’s work is a testament to journalistic dedication. Thank you for sharing his perspective, CBS News.
How did he keep filming while the tower was literally falling around him? Chills every time I watch it.
Unbelievable bravery. Twenty-five years later, that footage remains one of the most vital historical records we have.