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As the chaos unfolded, twelve civilian helicopter pilots, captivated by the sight of smoke, volunteered to assist in the rescue effort. Among them was Arnaldo Negreiros, who while on a routine flight, directed fellow pilots to the burning building. The first pilot to attempt a rescue was Valmir Fonseca Saião, whose helicopter could not land due to obstructions from antennas.
Amidst profound risks, Olendino Francisco de Souza, a government pilot, connected with Saião and decided to attempt a landing with a larger helicopter. In an inspiring act of leadership, Souza succeeded on his first try, safely rescuing several terrified individuals from the rooftop.