Hostage
- May 18, 2022
- 40:10
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, survivors of the 2013 Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, Kenya, share their stories with Kate Snow. Originally aired on NBC on November 22, 2013.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Survivors recount the harrowing Westgate Mall attack, highlighting fear, heroism, and resilience amidst chaos.
Key points
- Chaos at the Mall. A day at the mall turns into a nightmare as armed men attack shoppers.
- Mothers in Crisis. Two mothers face life-and-death decisions to protect their children during the attack.
- Desperate Texts. Catherine Walton sends a frantic message to a family friend as chaos unfolds.
- A Narrow Escape. Faith Wambua and her children play dead to survive the attack.
- A Father's Agony. Philip Walton waits anxiously for news of his family during the attack.
- A Father's Fear. Philip Walton grapples with the uncertainty of his family's safety during a terrorist attack.
Episode highlights
- Mothers in CrisisTwo mothers face life-and-death decisions to protect their children during the attack.“In a matter of seconds, these moms would go from strolling through the mall to being forced to make life and death decisions.”2:24May 18, 2022
- Desperate TextsCatherine Walton sends a frantic message to a family friend as chaos unfolds.“She said, pray, shooting in Westgate, hiding.”10:46May 18, 2022
- A Narrow EscapeFaith Wambua and her children play dead to survive the attack.“They would all play dead.”15:44May 18, 2022
- A Father's AgonyPhilip Walton waits anxiously for news of his family during the attack.“That was very traumatic to me.”19:59May 18, 2022
- A Father's FearPhilip Walton grapples with the uncertainty of his family's safety during a terrorist attack.“He had no way of knowing whether his family was alive or not.”24:55May 18, 2022
- The Boys' BraveryBles and Ian Walton endure a terrifying situation and demonstrate remarkable courage.“I just thought, Ian first, save him. Me second.”25:17May 18, 2022
- A Daring RescueCatherine Walton and Abdul Haji coordinate a risky escape from the terrorists.“Then we hold fire, and then I tell the lady, now!”35:07May 18, 2022
- Reunion and GratitudeThe Walton family reunites with their hero, Abdul Haji, after the attack.“Three days after the worst day of their lives, the Waltons were reunited with their hero.”38:43May 18, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
