joe andruzzi pictured carrying a woman after the explosion. praised efforts across the board saying the spotlight should remain firmly on the countless civilians that did whatever they could to save lives. they were the true heros. >> witnesses say there were many, many more people that deserve credit for helping. >>> here is what we know this noon. three people are confirmed dead. one is an 8-year-old boy. more than 175 people are injured. federal and local authorities are searching an apartment for someone they are calling a person of interest in the boston suburb of a veer -- of revere. stay with wjz on air and online for complete coverage. for the latest developments any time log on to cbsbaltimore.com. >>> switching gears, temperatures are starting to climb in our area. taking a live look outside, we have sun and clouds out there today. we have complete first warning coverage with marty in the outback and meteorologist chelsie ingram in the first warning center. >> good afternoon, everyone we are in the mid- to upper-60s across the region

this is former new england patriot joe andruzzi carrying a woman badly injured in the race.organizes a team to race in the marathon every year. andruzzi has three brothers, firefighters that responded to the world trade center on 9/11. when we return, a recap of our top story. we'll take you back to boston for more on the deadly bombings at the marathon. it also repels most ticks before they can attach. the leading brand kills, but doesn't repel. a tick that isn't repelled or killed may attach and make a meal of us. get veterinarian recommended k9 advantix ii! by the armful? by the barrelful? the carful? how about...by the bowlful? campbell's soups give you nutrition, energy, and can help you keep a healthy weight. campbell's. it's amazing what soup can do. campbell's. ♪ i rely on the speed and power of claritin-d.asal congestion hit it starts working in just 30 minutes. nothing relieves nasal congestion faster or stronger. to get claritin-d, blow past the shelves and go straight to the pharmacy counter. >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country

>> reporter: a lot of people were talking about joe andruzzi tonight because the former offensive lineman for the new england patriots is featured in 5i picture that has gone viral. you can see him in the picture, who won three super bowls with the new england patriots, you can see him carrying an injured woman to safety. she is a mother, whose three daughters were unable to help her. andruzzi happened to be at the finish line because his charitable foundation sponsors a team of runners that run every year. when the explosions went off, he started to help people. here's what he said late today. >> the three young girls were crying and they were yelling that my mom couldn't walk, and they were trying to carry her. i thought they were going to keel over. they were young and they weren't strong enough. they were trying, and i ran over and turned around, circled around and saw an ambulance within distance and carried her over there. and, you know, i was just looking to help in any which way i can. >> reporter: he said he had no idea there was a cameraman there, but there was. he was from the

the first woman, i believe, was someone from the joe andruzzi foundation.had initially seen me and got me -- drag me and then a gentleman who i later learned was matt chatham helped me. and helped me outside. they wouldn't leave my side until, you know, they knew i was safe in the ambulance. >> so many people here in boston on boyleston street helped by total strangers. some of those in the hospital like heather got a surprise visit from the first lady michelle obama. >> when i met michelle obama it was relatively brief. i was under the influence of a lot of medication. i wish i remembered it better. however, she came in. she was very nice. she told me, you know, she was sorry about the injury, you know, talked to me, my family, and friends for a little bit who kind of gathered around the bed to hear her as well. >> heather says she thought she might be absolutely devastated about losing a leg at the age of 38. the support she has received has uplifted her instead. elizabeth coen i know you were here all last week in boston at so many of the hospitals and l

we've also heard the story of former new england patriots offensive lineman, joe andruzzi.nging into action. >> the patriots have tweeted this photo of andruzzi carrying a runner in the aftermath of the explosions. those explosions happening at the time when many of those running were doing so for charity, including andruzzi's charity. >> andruzzi has been a symbol of hope before. his three brothers were new york city firefighters during september 11th. and joined the patriots for the first football game after the 9/11 attacks. and here's the image that a lot of people are talking about today. carlos arredondo rushing to help an injured man to an ambulance. video taken immediately after the explosions show him leaping into action, trying to help the victims. at the height of danger, this man did what so many others did. he put his personal safety aside to help others. >> run across by the american -- by the flags. and start picking up people and bringing them to the emergency room here. >> you've been cut. you're covered with blood. >> i was carrying somebody who lost both

moments later, former new england patriots' offensive lineman, joe andruzzi, who was watching the racee finish line, rushes over and picks her up, carrying her to safety. marathon runners still far from the finish line are held back after the blasts. once word spreads about the explosions, many continue their run. this time, heading to the hospital to donate blood. there are so many volunteers, the red cross has to turn them away. sending this tweet. thanks to the generosity of volunteer blood donors, there is currently enough blood on the shelves to meet command. demand. >> so many runners who took off their shirts to make makeshift tourniquets. firefighters said they had never seen anything like what happened monday. the finish line turned into a war zone. i spoke with some of them today. i mean, beautiful you've all been on fire and department rescue squads for a long time. how does it compare? >> nothing like that. >> nothing like it. the coarnage, the destruction, o watch it, it was literally like a war zone. >> i've been a paramedic for 15-plus years on top of being a firefighter

joe andruzzi pictured here carrying a woman to safety after the explosion issued a statement praisingng the spotlight should remain firmly on the countless civilians who did whatever they could to save lives. they were the true heroes. a reaction echoed by boston district attorney dan conley last night. >> that's what americans do in times of crisis. we come together and we help one another. moments like this terrible as they are don't show our weakness. they show our strength. >> reporter: red cross officials have set up a service on their website to help keep track of people who made it out okay. they are not asking for blood. they say they have enough on their shelves. another testament to the kindness of others. norah? >> elaine quijano. charlie, it's important to tell these stories about just how many people here reached out to help other fellows. people that didn't run away but ran towards the victims to help them. >> i also understand that they cleared the crime scene reasonably quick which enables them to >>> a "boston globe" reporter was at the boston marathon finish line wit

. >> reporter: former new england patriot joe andruzzi, who was there in support of his cancer foundationn here carrying an injured woman to safety. and bruce mendelsohn was blocks away from the explosion still because he was knocked out of his seat but then headed toward the scene. >> i was with my brother who had just finished the marathon and i yelled at him to get all the people back away from the windows. there were blood smears on the sidewalk. there were people injured with a lot of grievous lower body injuries. i tried to render what med kl assistance i could and tried to help the boston pd on the scene. >> reporter: there were stories of bravery. dozens of ambulances lining the trees with the caption "this is what a hero looks like." another man tweeting "my boss' brother was at the boston marathon and said he carried a 5-year-old who had lost her legs five blocks to an balance." pound, hero. this morning we see for every act of terror heroes emerge. it all comes to down to that natural instinct, that knee-jerk reaction of fight or flight. these heroes are the people who didn't f

former new england patriot, joe andruzzi carried an injured woman to safety. >> i was looking to helpy way i can. >> reporter: and doctors exhausted from completing the 26-mile race, kept running back and forth. rescuing patients. >> if you want to know who we are, what america is, how we respond to evil -- that's it. >> the bomb went off. of course, immediately came to the hospital. >> reporter: trauma surgeon dr. king had just finished running the marathon when he went in to perform surgery. >> i walked into the emergency room. i thought to myself this is exactly like i was back in iraq or afghanistan. >> reporter: many victims lost limbs including two of liz norton's sons. >> they both lost a leg. below the knee. >> reporter: doctors have been working nonstop in boston area hospitals since the explosions say it is the heroic efforts that have made the biggest impact. >> because of the rapid response, life was able to be saved. >> reporter: marathoners without medical training also didn't quit. they continued running to hospitals to donate blood. john and diana. >> thanks. >> you kn

one of the most touching moments of the night came when former patriots lineman joe andruzzi expressed his boss' pride. he recently earned praise as a bona fide here hero after he carried injured victims to safety after the boston bombing. >> on this note i'd like to share the positive mantra that grew out of the events of last week. we have a new saying in boston. boston strong, baby. >> all right. that was a nice moment. of course 617 representing the area code in boston. now, making news for not getting picked, notre dame line backer manti te'o. he was passed up by all 32 teams last night. maybe it's because he's got major baggage or because he played poorly in the national championship game against alabama. he must have had a feeling, though, because he did not make the trip to nyc. instead he's in hawaii with his parents where he'll watch for his name to perhaps be called later on today. rough night. west virginia quarterback geno smith. he's there in the green room, dressed in his suit, ready for his name to be called. instead he waited and waited some more his name was never cal