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These first responders risked their lives after fertility clinic bombing

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In May, Palm Springs was rocked by the bombing of a fertility clinic. In the crucial hours after the explosion, first responders risked their lives to bring hope to families who depend on the clinic’s services.

Breakdown
  • A bomb detonated outside the American Reproductive Center, killing the bomber and damaging buildings. 9s
  • The clinic is the only fertility center within 100 miles, serving many families. 32s
  • First responders decided to enter the damaged building to save embryos and specimens. 59s
  • They restored power to incubators and retrieved important patient documents. 1m 33s
  • Their actions preserved hope for families relying on the clinic's services. 1m 56s
Disaster