Monday, March 12, 2012

Storm Spotter Survives Direct Hit from EF4 Tornado

HARRISBURG -- A storm spotter who was caught in the tornado feels blessed to be alive.

Harrisburg volunteer firefighter Brandon Culkins had been looking for a funnel cloud that morning, when he pulled over at a gas station.

His jeep was soon hit by the tornado and blown over.

"I had my seatbelt on," said Culkins. "The seatbelt saved my life, as well as the Good Lord. If I didn't have my seatbelt on or Him with me, no telling where I'd be right now."

Culkins walked away with bruises and cuts, but his gear, including his helmet, gloves and a boot, were missing.

Earlier this week, students found Brandon's helmet while clearing debris.

"I know it's sturdy if it can go through a tornado," said Culkins.

Yesterday, the fire department gave him a new helmet and let him keep the old one as a souvenir.

Culkins had been a certified storm spotter for five years, but after his close call he plans to take a short break from watching the skies.

Source: http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Storm-Spotter-Survives-Direct-Hit-from-EF4-Tornado-142129103.html

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