Luís Mendes was transported from Queens to Manhattan in a police car during an event he described as the end of the world. The phrase "That could only be a film" summarizes his reaction to what he witnessed.
Mendes was involved in rescue operations and the complex removal of debris. He worked alongside a team of three thousand people who participated in the rescue and cleanup efforts.
The article does not specify the exact date of the event, but the context indicates it refers to the September 11, 2001 attacks, when rescue operations and debris removal mobilized thousands of people in Manhattan.
