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Texas Family Rescued by Storm Chaser After Tornado Destruction

A dramatic rescue unfolded as a storm chaser saved a family of four during a live-streamed tornado event in Texas.

  • Freddy McKinney, a storm chaser, heroically rescued the Lambert family whose home was destroyed by a tornado in Hawley, Texas.
  • The incident, captured during a live stream, showed McKinney urging the family to safety as their home was obliterated.
  • The family sustained injuries but were quickly transported to a hospital with McKinney's assistance, ensuring their immediate care.
  • Community support surged following the event, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $23,000 in just three hours.
  • The National Weather Service is assessing the tornado, believed to be between EF3 and EF4, as Texas braces for more severe weather.
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