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>> heather works on the 18th floor. >> at one point it was swinging out toward the street and it actually went up vertical like this. i think that was the scariest point for me because i was thinking for sure somebody with would fall out. >> it really had kind of an apocalyptic feel to it. >> photojournalist kirby howell works only a few blocks away and gets to the scene quickly, capturing it all on camera. >> the scaffold swung out maybe halfway between these two buildings here. my biggest fear...

They didnt think they were going home that day. >> firefighters try to make a bigger hole in the glass to give the window washers more room, but theres no time. when the scaffold collides again with the building, at the precise spot where firefighters are waiting the two frightened men seize the moment. >> they didnt wait. they were so afraid that they literally just dove through that small opening. >> after their 15-minute terrifying wild ride, oscar gonzalez and hector estrada break down. they...

In my 20 years plus of boating, it is the most spectacular whitewater wipeout ive ever seen. >> i show the video to people and they say, god, how can this cameraman be doing that? and i just laugh because we all go, how can you not? we had figured out everybodys job, we had everything covered as best as we could. but even just watching the tape for the first time in a long time, it just brought chills because it could have gone much worse. thankfully it didnt. coming up -- >> sweet water oak l...

Chair lift ride. >> we make sure we dont have any loose straps, loose gloves. we used to take it for granted, oh, you just get off the ski lift. but we make sure were ready to go. coming up -- an out-of-control dump truck tearing down the street. >> oh! >> a driver tries to fend off a vicious attack while steering a bus. plus two window washers hold on for dear life. when "caught on camera: wild rides" continues. [ children laughing ] ♪ ...is the smell of salt in the air. ♪ its the sound...

Bigger hole in the glass to give the window washers more room, but theres no time. when the scaffold collides again with the building, at the precise spot where firefighters are waiting the two frightened men seize the moment. >> they didnt wait. they were so afraid that they literally just dove through that small opening. >> after their 15-minute terrifying wild ride, oscar gonzalez and hector estrada break down. they are grateful to be alive. >> translator: we really thought the cables would s...

Of the firefighters and for those window washers who managed to hold on tight. coming up -- a kite surfer hurled through the air. >> we saw him go up about 40 feet at least, and then slam to the ground. plus a mothers desperate attempt to save herself and her little boy. [ human league plays "im only human" ] [ ship horn blows ] no, no, no! stop! humans. one day were coming up with the theory of relativity, the next... not so much. but thats okay -- youre covered with great ideas like option...

Temperatures dropping only into the lower 80s. buildings, houses, not getting a chance to cool down. this will be dangerous through the rest of the week. finally relief coming into the weekend on saturday with a cold front but that could be accompanied with some severe thunderstorms. diana and rob, back to you. >> i think people will welcome that rain if it means things cool off. usually things cool off after a nice rain. bring on the rain. >> i think so. >> listen, every summer if you watch eve...

That everybody shouldnt be on the same list, right? >> absolutely, martha. this will open up a whole can of worms because now we have about 20 other kids exactly like sara waiting for this. the rule is youre only going to get a lung transplant for people be under 18. that rule should change, and i know that peter johnson and everyone at fox fought for her. i want to commend her family for really bringing this national to the fight. this is a great success, and she will do quite well. martha: we ...

Severe storms slam the midwest. tornadoes, hail, rain. its not over yet. this morning, that system moves east with illinois with millions in its path. a tx x town trying to recover from a massive explosion, the town is dealt another big blow. this one comes from the government. high-rise rescue. terrifying moments, two window washers stuck on a platform 45 stories above a manhattan street. >> not a job for me. >> they have smiles on their faces. >> because they are crazy. welcome back. this ...

West. a sigh of release in new york city, as the pay of window washers are rescued. their scaffolding broke, police confirm that both are say and now inside the building after the fire department went through the windows and brought them inside. now time for the money lead. get ready for the close-up marlboro man. its been decades since we saw cigarette commercials like these, even though the ban is still in place, the nations largest tobacco companies have discovered an interesting tloophole....