In a frantic scene today occurring in Washington D.C. treasury officials could be seen streaming up a ladder to one of the final helicopter flights out of the beleaguered city.
With the unending slump in the markets,the nation's money controllers decided it was time to bail out before they were forced into accountability.
Military helicopters were landing on the top of a small building in quick succession in an attempt to ferry the at-risk appointees to safety.
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, was filmed punching a fellow escapee in a struggle to board the aircraft.
Many other American citizens were desperately trying to gain access to the razor wire protected compound in the hope of escaping the ensuing collapse.
