Title: Inside the 29 Minutes that Captured 9/11: CBS News Cameraman Reflects on Ground Zero
In a poignant new video from CBS News, cameraman Mark LaGanga shares his harrowing experience during the 29 crucial minutes on September 11, 2001, as he documented the collapse of the Twin Towers. This unprecedented footage not only captures the chaos and fear of that fateful day but also provides a unique perspective of Ground Zero as history unfolded.
As Mark LaGanga recounts his memories in an interview with 60 Minutes digital, viewers are taken on an emotional journey through his lens. With over 25 years since that day, LaGanga’s reflections reveal the unimaginable scenes he witnessed as the North Tower fell. His firsthand account serves as a powerful reminder of the tragic events that reshaped a nation.
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By revisiting these memories, we not only honor the lives lost but also the resilience of those who continue to seek truth in a changing world.
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Video “Inside the 29 minutes that captured 9/11: CBS News cameraman reflects on what he saw at Ground Zero” was uploaded on 09/10/2026 to Youtube Channel 60 Minutes





































OMG..media still milking this story
3:04 Never knew that. Crazy as hell.
I was 14 and it was the first time I was angry at complete strangers.
And that beeping…my goodness. First time I have heard that.
And think, a lot of that air was cancer causing. SMH. Tragedy.
Wild all those conversations, views, and pivotal moments were captured on just one 30 min film tape 😮
Anger still burns deep in our heart . 🇬🇧
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The sign, " Turn Around World Trade Center" and arrow pointing how eerie
Like a sign
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I wish you didn’t feel guilty as you did your job and have preserved the event for future generations so they can learn and understand the whole horrific ordeal. Thank you xx
If people had only known what the beeping was at that time. It sounds so close 💔
Today the news would blame Trump or White people.
Guy in the blue shirt had a hell of a morning. First carrying someone down 68 floors then running like hell as the north tower came down 5:00.
This guys situational awareness was 0/100
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The cops and firemen were very tolerant….the cops we have today are aggressive and corrupt. They'd either shoot you on the spot, or arrest and charge you.
One of the best 30 minute documentaries Ive seen.
Mike was sprinting on adrenaline…. that was probably the fastest he ever ran…
Fantastic footage! This guy should get a medal for courage!
Hearing the beeps and then finding out it’s a fallen firefighter. How sad. So many unsung heroes that day amongst all the tragedy. This video footage is heartbreaking but thank you for taking it and posting. It’s a valuable piece of horrific history. We will never forget. 🇺🇸💔
3:30 Explosions…flashout….no plane no jetfuel
I was at the time a very young midwife working in a maternity ward in Scotland. The mothers and staff all moved to the day room to watch and cry over the footage. It was heartbreaking.
Surprising with it being almost certain that the other tower would collapse that he'd stand around just under it
Man, what a day. I’ll never forget that day, and pray our kids don’t have to endure anything close.
Man, what a day. I’ll never forget that day, and pray our kids don’t have to endure anything close.
I was in 2nd grade on 9/11. I’m 32 now, 3 children, a wife.
I remember how scared my parents were & just the confusion of it all.
I also remember how the internet taught us it was a lie, made up as a way to wage war on the Middle East. I really am ashamed of our country for what they did that day.
Where are the videos of the fireman talking about the bombs going off?
What about the survivors that said bombs were going off throughout the building?
Little bit of scar? Bro that’s a crater
The camera man was locked in 😅
@5:01 you can see the guy with the blue shirt running for his life . . . AGAIN .
He’s the guy who carried the woman down 68 flights . That puts “ having a bad day “ into a whole new category 🙏
WHW
29VIRGIN👸🏾ME💃🏾 1ST LIKE AND 1ST COMMENT omg I think I saw red bandana guy run into the smoke whoa that guy askn we ppl r going looks so confused its funny haha lol 🤣🇿🇦
I wonder why nobody assumed the building wouldn’t fall.
This camera guy is amazing to document this tragedy. His video has been sliced and diced in so many 911 videos! I recognize many of the survivors. There is a long video of the ground zero that someone took after both towers collapsed on YouTube. I wonder if that long video was taken by this guy?
at 2:45 the cameraman was approximately right next to Bill Biggart and decided to leave, but Biggart stayed. At 4:53 he points the camera down, and further down the street right next to the north tower is bill Biggart taking his final photo. He cannot be seen, but he is there somewhere
I was a news photog a while ago. I can see his point – do I help or do I film? A lot of citizens outside the media sphere hate on news for capturing instead of helping. The truth is that stories will go untold if someone doesn't document it. 9/11 is one of those events some people just needed to capture, otherwise so much would be unknown. We know so much due to the handful of cameras on the ground that day.
Jules Naudet and his brother making a documentary on firefighters actually caught the first plane and first hand views of firefighters etc before anyone. Hes the only one that got that first plane on video I do believe it. Its on youtube.
You are lucky to be alive….
5:55 does anyone know if this guy is still alive today (september 2026)? i can very much imagine that he died or at least has cancer from inhaling that toxic dust.
I appreciate the bravery of the cameraman for documenting history which is a very important task. However, if you see somebody struggling coughing up dust, don't ask them questions. Either help them out if you can or leave them alone and get the friggin camera out of their face and keep moving.
The fire fighter beepers is heart gut soul wrenching
Mike carried a lady down 68 floors and still managed to put together a world record 40 yard at 5:00
Legend.
Is that Bill Biggart at 1:32?
Disgusting to put ads on this, shame on YouTube
at 3:00 that's a plane part…unreal