lindsey janice has the happy moment. >> reporter: it's the miraculous catch caught on camera.ain scott strzok makes the save of his life, catching 5-year-old destiny nelson from a three-storey fall. her father dropping her from the third floor of this burning building, desperately trying to save her from the flames. now in an abc news exclusive, the captain reunites with the little girl he saved. >> it is so good to meet you. can i have a hug? thank you so much. >> reporter: destiny, all smiles as she meets her hero. >> can you wave? this fire was very, very emotional for me. anybody trapped in a fire is horrible. but when you hear children screaming, that right there, you know, that amps up the adrenaline. the courage of that father. >> you know how brave your daddy is? your daddy is very, very, very, very brave. your daddy saved your life. >> reporter: the captain telling us, meeting destiny reminded him why he became a firefighter. >> very seldom do we get to make that personal connection. if i retired today, i would have had a fulfilled career, to be able to see the family