Boston Globe photographer John Tlumacki shot some of the most dramatic images during the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon.
Boston Globe photographer John Tlumacki shot some of the most dramatic images during the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon.
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Tlumacki captured the moment right after the first explosion knocked down 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig at the finish line. Iffrig got up a few minutes later and finished the race.
Tlumacki captured the moment right after the first explosion knocked down 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig at the finish line. Iffrig got up a few minutes later and finished the race.
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As he ran closer to the blast scene, Tlumacki says, he saw faces charred and bodies "still smoking." Spectators, runners and first responders flooded to the scene to help the victims.
As he ran closer to the blast scene, Tlumacki says, he saw faces charred and bodies "still smoking." Spectators, runners and first responders flooded to the scene to help the victims.
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Kevin Corcoran tightens his belt around the leg of his wife, Celeste. Moments later, she would ask Kevin whether her feet were still attached to her body. Tlumacki captured several images of the couple moments after the blast hit.
Kevin Corcoran tightens his belt around the leg of his wife, Celeste. Moments later, she would ask Kevin whether her feet were still attached to her body. Tlumacki captured several images of the couple moments after the blast hit.
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As Kevin Corcoran assists Celeste, Nicole Gross sits dazed in the foreground, her clothes torn by shrapnel.
As Kevin Corcoran assists Celeste, Nicole Gross sits dazed in the foreground, her clothes torn by shrapnel.
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Matt Smith, left, and Zach Mione assist the Corcorans' daughter, Sydney. Smith talked with Sydney, keeping her calm and telling her she was OK as Mione used T-shirts from a nearby sports store as tourniquets. Together, they saved her life.
Matt Smith, left, and Zach Mione assist the Corcorans' daughter, Sydney. Smith talked with Sydney, keeping her calm and telling her she was OK as Mione used T-shirts from a nearby sports store as tourniquets. Together, they saved her life.
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Spectators, race officials and police tore down barriers to reach the wounded.
Spectators, race officials and police tore down barriers to reach the wounded.
A victim of the explosions is wheeled across the finish line by first responders.
A victim of the explosions is wheeled across the finish line by first responders.
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Joe Evans comforts Sydney Corcoran. A severed artery in her leg nearly cost her her life.
Joe Evans comforts Sydney Corcoran. A severed artery in her leg nearly cost her her life.
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A victim of the first explosion gets assistance on the sidewalk of Boylston Street.
A victim of the first explosion gets assistance on the sidewalk of Boylston Street.
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Two people put pressure on a victim's leg to try to stop the bleeding.
Two people put pressure on a victim's leg to try to stop the bleeding.
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Boston police examine the scene where the first explosion blew out windows on Boylston Street.
Boston police examine the scene where the first explosion blew out windows on Boylston Street.
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Sydney Corcoran and her mother Celeste, a day before Sydney's discharge from Boston's Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Celeste Corcoran had to have both of her legs amputated.
Sydney Corcoran and her mother Celeste, a day before Sydney's discharge from Boston's Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Celeste Corcoran had to have both of her legs amputated.
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Tlumacki has been with the Boston Globe for 30 years, and he has covered the Boston Marathon for the past two decades.
Tlumacki has been with the Boston Globe for 30 years, and he has covered the Boston Marathon for the past two decades.