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You know, he had his little hands tucked up, and, of course, his feet were still tucked up underneath him. and then he did that -- you could tell he was kind of cold and that -- where their little lips quiver. >> daneen stabilizes the toddler with a board and passes him to anxious rescuers. >> i was carrying him. as i came -- stuck my head up out of the trench, then i was just ecstatic that we had him out of there, and the people were cheering. >> jesse seems to take it all in stride, from a dark hole to the glare of television and rescue lights, and not a whimper. but still, down in the ditch...

Mild case of hypothermia, but doctors are able to restore his body temperature to normal. other than a few scrapes and bruises, the toddler is remarkably fine. emotionally drained but elated, jerry and karen crouse are able to express their gratitude. >> i just want to say thank you to everyone that was involved and every person that was there. >> we think you're heroes. and we also want to thank god for letting us keep jesse. and jesse gave me a smile last night, and he's doing great today. he's going home. >> i got to meet his parents, who gave me great big hugs. i'll always remember him in ...

Myself. >> firefighter tim daneen is working with other rescuers in 15-minute intervals. they've made it down 20 feet safely and are cutting across when it's tim's turn to dig again. he's finally close enough to talk to the baby boy. >> oh, jesse, just, i'm sorry if i, you know, knocked any dirt in your face, and just give me a few more minutes, i'll have you out of here. we're all working together to get you out. hang in there, buddy. >> as danene talks, he inch s his way closer and closer. >> we knew we were really close, about three or four inches. and then we took the spade and kind of -- ...

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