I saw an interview with a few survivors just after they were rescued. One of them, a middle-aged immigrant, told the reporter he was saying the Pater Noster in Aramaic as they were going down.
Great story. However, God will give you aid when you need it, if you have faith in Him. It has nothing to do with the time of day. Some like Stephen in Acts die, but with hope. Once again good story, it does show the power of prayer.