Program note: See Sara Sidner's full report during special CNN coverage of the Mumbai attacks, tonight, 7-9p ET.
SARA SIDNER, CNN Correspondent: I'm just getting a text message from four Americans who have been inside this hotel from Chicago who we have been talking to throughout this 42 or 43-hour ordeal now. They have apparently been taken out. They have made it out and they are well.
The family is writing me, and they are very happy. And so, we should say that that group of four people who are calling and saying we're running out of water - sorry, they made it out and so the family is very happy.
CAROL COSTELLO, American Morning Contributor: Oh, you're so emotional about this. You've established a relationship with the family in Chicago then and have been texting them often, right?
SIDNER: Yes. Over the past few hours, I text them "are you OK," because I heard all of the loud bangs. As I was coming from my hotel, I had taken down for a few hours and was feeling quite guilty that I wasn't out here watching the situation. And when I got back, I got a text from one of their family members in Chicago saying we have gotten a text from them. They say they are out. They've been led out, and they are safe. Just a few moments ago, I got a text saying, "We are safe."
Read more about how Sara Sidner stayed in contact with the Mackoff family while they were trapped in the Taj Mahal hotel for 48 hours during the Mumbai attacks.
| Martina Ilstad Germany |
November 28th, 2008 6:13 pm ET Hey Sara |
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| Louise |
November 28th, 2008 7:25 pm ET Sara you have done a fantastic job reporting on what has been going on in Mumbai. Your bravery is commendable. Thank you |
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| Rob Welham |
November 28th, 2008 8:15 pm ET Well done on you reporting in difficult conditions. What with explosions and being hassled by drunken mobs. It's unfortunate CNN have seemingly been banned from broadcasting Live TV pictures from Mumbai. What's the authrorities reasoning behind the decision? Keep up the good work. My regards to Matthew Chance, Andrew Stevens and producer Phil O'Sullivan who've all helped in the reporting, and to your camera op who got knocked over in the melee. Hope both you and he are OK |
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| Dorie |
November 28th, 2008 9:57 pm ET Sara, you and your team have totally rocked during this horrible event. Thank you for giving all you've got to stay with the story. I am amazed at how well composed and clear you've stayed through every new report. |
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| Megan Dresslar, (Shoreline, Wa) |
November 28th, 2008 10:08 pm ET Sara, |
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| John Sternal |
November 28th, 2008 10:31 pm ET I don't understand how this family got the reporter's cell phone number to begin texting????? |
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| Peace |
November 29th, 2008 12:53 am ET What security changes will be made in India ? Why were so many allowed to get so close to the situation and Sara called attention to that today. Glad you're alive to cover the story and that was dangerous ! |
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| Martina Ilstad Germany |
November 29th, 2008 5:12 am ET Hey Sara |
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| mh |
November 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET Sara is the Buzzz here in ATL. There was talk last night about giving her a reg on spot on CNN//US. She is one of CNN's up and coming stars! Hey Sara.....How about "The STEEL REORT" with Sara Sidner? I kicked that out there last night to some CNN people. Keep up the good work. BTW- Wolf called you "Courageous" on air and Larry King paid you a similar compliment. You are now officially on the radar!! |
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| K |
November 29th, 2008 8:55 pm ET What does VCRSA mean pictured on one of the terrorists T-shirts ? |
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