In the predawn hours, the crowd outside the Gonzalez home dwindles to about 30 protesters.
Federal agents storm the home.
An agent finds Elian hiding in a bedroom closet. An Associated Press freelance photographer takes a photo of a federal agent in riot gear and a helmet pointing a gun toward the boy as he cowers in fear. Democracy Movement leader Ramon Saul Sanchez tries to form a human chain around the house but is knocked down and injured by federal agents. Agents leave the house, a female agent crouching and running out the door, carrying Elian. On board with the boy are a psychologist, a flight surgeon and toys.