'HURRY! GET INSIDE!': Storm Chaser Rescues Family During Large Tornado

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'GET INSIDE HURRY': Storm Chaser Freddy McKinney captured the harrowing moments when he rescued a family during the Hawley tornado yesterday. FOX Weather meteorologists Nick Kosir and Kiyana Lewis have the latest. #foxweather #texas #tornado
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@MB-vi8zp 29 күн бұрын

Storm chasers do not get enough credit!! They are often the very first responders when tornadoes and hurricanes hit. I've seen so many videos of storm chasers stopping mid-chase to help people, check on cars parked on the side of the road, search destroyed houses and buildings, and rush people to the hospital. They are most often in rural towns that don't have many ambulances or emergency responders so they're really so invaluable!

@GizaDog 29 күн бұрын

Correct!

@tamitami9275 29 күн бұрын

A lot of the are trained for search and rescue, and are paramedics. Which is really good, since they will usually be the first ones there. They are heroes.

@sonofeloah 29 күн бұрын

@@tamitami9275: Actually, most of them are not. And while some are, others are self-trained due to the need they witness.

@KyleEvra 29 күн бұрын

They care more then the Government and Police do.

@jeramysevier2405 29 күн бұрын

@@KyleEvraFacts

@frangardner6865 29 күн бұрын

My son and I saw this live. They didn't show it but they saved the family dog too. Also the parents were beyond grateful because there was no cell phone service. Truly heroic and thank God they survived! An angel led Freddy to them. My daddy used to say that you can rebuild things but not human life. God bless them all!

@viridianhughes219 29 күн бұрын

💯❤️🙏

@Katmai_Bear_480 29 күн бұрын

Freddy sat in his car with the dog while the family was inside the hospital. The dad came out for the pup once he was taken care of. Freddy McKinney is an incredible young man.

@deniseballeith1884 29 күн бұрын

I have so much gratitude to the man who helped this family and their dog. the dog was running right along with them. AMEN thank you sir. and thank you for the update I could not stop thinking about them

@angelaallen7174 29 күн бұрын

Yes thank goodness they survived... My heart and prayers go out to everyone in this city and many others.. May God bless each and every one of you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗💗

@sonofeloah 29 күн бұрын

And you just brought up an issue that can also happen even in the cities, no cell service. But, even most police and other responders do listen to the emergency channel 9 on CB radio. Channel 9 is supposed to always be open for emergencies. Also, now there are hand-held shortwave radio/transmitters that have up to 500 mile range and even though one needs a license to use one for everyday use, you do not need a license to use one in an emergency. CB units are cheap and ones used in autos run on 12 volts. And the shortwave units are getting cheaper all of the time.

@Spooderman9 21 күн бұрын

This is Freddy Mckinney and he was live on youtube while it happened, i was there. People like this deserve more attention and credit. The mom said that Freddy was like an angel to him because she was praying that somebody would come.

@user-wb1nv2iz7w 25 күн бұрын

I was watching this young Storm Chaser on KZfaq when this happened and can't say enough about how he got that family into the car and rushed them to the hospital. He talked to them the whole way to reassure them that they would be alright. McKinney was definitely a hero that day.

@NoahParker-ft3gl 29 күн бұрын

It is hard to put into words how it felt to see this live. Thank God the family got to safety and God Bless Freddy McKinney for being such an amazing person.

@brotherjohnwaynecausey 29 күн бұрын

Freddy you are a hero you should be proud of yourself

@whyitmatterstome 26 күн бұрын

Freddy is one of my favorite chasers - he respects the storms and remains calm and level headed - unlike some other more famous chasers. He received some criticism for filming this at first in the chat, so I'm glad he is getting his due props now.

@Proxima888 29 күн бұрын

Freddy and Reed are just a few of the chasers that show us that not all heroes wear capes. ❤❤❤

@Jadedbruja13 4 күн бұрын

Yes, Reed, Freddy and my other favorite is Connor Croff. He rescued a little elderly lady when her house got hit.

@karenjohnson4805 29 күн бұрын

I think the governors of these states need to recognize these storm chasers for all that they do. Often times, they're the 1st on the scene before any help can reach them and they help, do whatever they can. These guys deserve so much more recognition and pay for what they do.

@davidferrer6771 29 күн бұрын

I watched this live. Thank God he was chasing this tornado! I think the more youtuber tornado chasers out there the better for victims to get help more quickly.

@lawriefoster5587 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely, I agree!!

@TxDave661 29 күн бұрын

So did I. I didn't see him pick them up. I clicked on the photo link in MyRadar which was his live feed and he was getting on the highway to go to the hospital and after listening to their conversation for a while, I could tell what happened. I'm glad I got to see the start now and more importantly, the interview with the family on the news. That tornado eventually past just to the north of my place.

@Doxymeister 22 күн бұрын

I have renewed respect for storm chasers! Couple of Saturdays ago, when the Sulphur, OK tornado hit, NOAA hadn't yet "tornado warning" it. I was watching Max Velocity since the OKC weather folks had gone off the air already. The tornado was "radar indicated" but not verified. Watched it from the time it touched down in Ardmore, OK, and worked it's way north towards us. Finally one of the chasers, stationed at the Highway 1 bypass west of town, spotted the twister. I picked up the phone to page my 87 yr. old mother, and about that time the sirens went off. She had about 2 minutes to get in her safe spot, me also. The sirens don't go off until NOAA warns the storm, so if it weren't for the KZfaqrs and storm chasers that could have been much, much worse.

@gerimartin6558 29 күн бұрын

Freddy went out his way to look for survivors and handled the stress and trauma of that awful situation like a hero! I watched the whole thing live and it was a miracle that was not killed. Freddy was so calm and professional during that rescue. He drove for miles to get them to a hospital. A true hero indeed!

@danielwerner5882 29 күн бұрын

Reed Timmer just recused a family today earlier. Freddy, Connor, and Reed are the best.

@karenjohnson4805 29 күн бұрын

I believe Connor left storm chasing at that time to go find Freddy and check on him even after he found out what he was doing. God bless them all!

@xpdnc2u 29 күн бұрын

He did! They chased together today. Very good guys🤗

@ShelleySmithson 29 күн бұрын

Connor wouldn’t even answer his phone when Freddy was calling because he was chasing! He said it himself. I don’t know how they got together but I heard Freddy had the dog and Connor left him to go chase😮

@xpdnc2u 29 күн бұрын

@@ShelleySmithson Your point? They're young. When the adrenaline is running, I think it's easy to get caught up in the chase. Connor went out, not chasing, after he checked on Freddy, to make sure the rotating storm didn't produce another tornado. He was worried about it going towards the hospital that the Lambert family and Freddy were at.

@ShelleySmithson 27 күн бұрын

I went into Connors stream after Freddys Dad shut his down and he was saying he saw all the calls from Freddy but he was streaming off his phone and wasn’t quitting to get his calls. To me that doesn’t make Connor a friend to be counted on! I was so appalled by Connor’s attitude I left Connor’s chase after I said that Freddy had just saved a family! To make sure he knew what an a.. he was being 😉😉

@deannamarie3746 29 күн бұрын

How terrifying 😱😨. God bless that storm chaser for getting them to safety

@Katmai_Bear_480 29 күн бұрын

His name is Freddy McKinney. He's only about 21 but has been doing this for years - as has his father, John. Remember his name. You'll hear it often, I'm sure! ❤

@faegrrrl 29 күн бұрын

Thank you Freddy. You're an angel. We all owe you and will keep you in our prayers.

@StimpyCole 29 күн бұрын

I was on the live stream, and have been a long time supporter of Freddy McKinney. So proud of him, and happy the family is on the road to recovery.

@reloader7sixtwo 29 күн бұрын

I truly believe God put Freddy in that place at that time to help that family. Home destroyed, family members injured and no way to call for help, and at that moment Freddy shows up.

@JustKathHere 29 күн бұрын

Exactly. He literally appeared on a dirt road to nowhere.

@bodombeastmode 29 күн бұрын

Ummm, but didn't god create the damn tornado in the first place. Please make that make sense.

@Gunshinzero 29 күн бұрын

@@bodombeastmode No. God made the physics but he isn't spinning up tornados.

@MT-if1jr 29 күн бұрын

God is in control!

@forrestaustin7050 29 күн бұрын

Freddy was there because the tornado was there. If God put Freddy there,then got put the tornado there.

@randomhodgepodge8902 29 күн бұрын

Freddy saved them. Blessings to all.

@Ironhorse675. 26 күн бұрын

Watched this live. Thank God that feddy was there at the right time.

@genevivemejia 29 күн бұрын

God bless you Freddy McKinny🙏❤

@camgeiger 29 күн бұрын

Reed Timmer just did something like this about an hour ago just outside of Robert Lee. There was a flipped truck and two people and a dog stuck out in the middle of nowhere.

@joeschmoe5009 29 күн бұрын

He did! I saw it too!

@obsidianwing 29 күн бұрын

but driven into the Bears cage before

@KaileyB616 25 күн бұрын

@@obsidianwing doesn't change the fact that he saved those people

@joeschmoe5009 29 күн бұрын

Freddy McKinney you are a hero! Watched this live, it was amazing. Didnt even think, just jumped into action

@daniellemcgee8993 29 күн бұрын

The fact that the little boy was able to run to the car after what he went through is truly remarkable! I've watched this 3 times and am balling my eyes out! This is a real life nightmare! Thank God they survived! 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕

@brendakearns8995 29 күн бұрын

I love our Storm Chasers! They are there not just to chase, but always looking to se if everyone is okay! Kudos! ❤

@deathbloom27 24 күн бұрын

Freddy is a real hero. He had a terrible incident with a tornado last year that really scared him, he vowed to be more safe when chasing and not take anymore risks. But he took a huge risk in helping these guys and that's a big testament to his courage and character.

@OGlurkerTammyA 29 күн бұрын

Freddy is a hero as is all the others on the ground at that moment🫶🙏🫶🇺🇸

@nevillewalker6299 29 күн бұрын

Ouch!! Well done storm chasers. I am here in very safe Great Britain but I have spent many happy hours up and around Albany and that area and today I still have a small pen knife in my pocket I purchased in that town. Stay safe everyone.

@jennyw1445 29 күн бұрын

I watched this live. Freddy didn't hesitate to get them into his car and drive them to the hospital. God put him in the right place at the right time.

@salfromoregon4369 29 күн бұрын

On behalf of everyone in the U.S. bless these storm chasers for stopping to help these folks. What a kind selfless thing to do. You are my hero(s) for showing this love and compassion. And to the family, may you be safe going forward. My love to all of you, both those rescued and the rescuers.

@springfauna1465 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely!!!! 💯 They're incredible people who help others on the spot!!!

@melodioushaste 29 күн бұрын

These guys are our first line of defense. Heros. Their poor mothers probably can't sleep at night, but they are heroes!

@lovinglife6080 29 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh i can not imagine going through that God bless Freddy been there for the family at that time prayers for them and everyone else in that town

@dougthomas7957 29 күн бұрын

So proud of Fox reporting of a new Hero. 😊 🇺🇸

@charleneweege7149 28 күн бұрын

I was actually watching some other storm chasers at the time and then switched to Freddy's feed when they said he helped this family. It was so emotional. Freddy is a hero.

@KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid 23 күн бұрын

Thanks to many of these brave people who are often the first ones on the scene that give aid and comfort. I’ve watched countless livestreams of these brave men and women and sometimes children who have saved the lives of others. Though you brave people may go unrecognized by some, the hearts of those you rescued says it all

@perascabal6807 29 күн бұрын

Watched it live on the stream. Absolute hero. Stayed super focus and knew exactly what to do

@ionejgordon4200 28 күн бұрын

Praise God for having the storm follower there at the right time to help those people 💕

@Crystal_CNY 29 күн бұрын

Freddy is a stellar human being. Much love to the family as they recover. Storm Chasers are the 1st 1st Responders during destructive weather. Much respect for all they do to help others: warn, inform, search and rescue.

@Broody58 29 күн бұрын

Good they were concious when freddy came. He had no idea the exact location to call in for assistance. But..incidents like this are working out the bugs to make things better. Chasers are telling people where these things are, in real time. Radar can indicate a likelihood, but chasers see them drop. They call out..its on main street headed north! Such things were unheard of only a few years ago.

@EquineMetalhead 29 күн бұрын

Good on ya Freddy. You’re a hero! Storm Chasers wanna help people. That’s their job, to watch tornados and report them. Good job ❤🤘🏻

@GTaichou 29 күн бұрын

Freddy is top-knotch. I'm so glad he was there to help! My thoughts go out to everyone involved and I hope the family continues to heal!

@hollybeary 28 күн бұрын

This just brings tears to my eyes! Way to go, Freddy!! ❤

@mestengo22 29 күн бұрын

Kudos to the storm-chaser

@tshaffer9681 29 күн бұрын

I watched this live. Guy is amazing.

@hikerbill9248 29 күн бұрын

I cannot find his live video do you know which one it is?

@joeschmoe5009 29 күн бұрын

@@hikerbill9248 freddy delisted it. Presumably for the protection of the family

@hikerbill9248 29 күн бұрын

@@joeschmoe5009 Thank you. I just found his channel and many people said the same thing that you said. He did the right thing by taking it down. It sounds like he is still protecting (helping) the family. I wanted to hear more of a good story, but we do not need to hear a family crying over the fear of their children. Thank you for your reply.

@joeschmoe5009 29 күн бұрын

@@hikerbill9248 it was sad to watch, but also amazing to see him just act and not think and take care of them. There also is drone footage out there showing the destruction. All thats left of the cement slab the house was built on, all the parts are thrown around the fields. Its a miracle they survived

@hikerbill9248 29 күн бұрын

@@joeschmoe5009 Do you know if they had a shelter or how they made it through the tornado? Did they get thrown around the field also? It does not sound like they had a shelter.

@JfkAvgeek 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Freddy as one of your fans Just want to say thanks for the content and this heroic act and thank you for taking it down for their privacy

@Shaw7373 27 күн бұрын

Love Freddy and his dad, and Connor. All great chasers.

@dennisreid9039 29 күн бұрын

Very moving. I'm glad that he was there.

@heartofdixieprepping4797 23 күн бұрын

They were definitely blessed. Thankful for the man that helped him. What a horrible experience for this family.

@JustHereForCats 23 күн бұрын

We love to see good people out here making a difference! Thank you to everyone who thinks of others, and not just themselves.

@dave7773 22 күн бұрын

Hat’s off to Freddy!! Thank you for rescuing that family!!!

@lisafulford5874 27 күн бұрын

Prayers for this family! And thank you storm chasers for helping them.

@8jcastro6 29 күн бұрын

This is one of those right place at the right time scenarios.

@LynneLovett 21 күн бұрын

Thank you Mr. Freddy and Dr. Reed for all you do. God bless you both.

@Deezy619 28 күн бұрын

Good job storm chaser , saving lives while putting yours at risk, good humans still exist

@kwagley 23 күн бұрын

This is called a godsend. A miracle is being in the right place at the right time.

@MichelleHamlett-cu1mk 26 күн бұрын

Freddy you are a God send, keep up the great work!

@stubby8663 23 күн бұрын

I watched this live from Freddy's in car Cam as it happened. What a Fantastic job he did getting this Family to the Hospital. He didn't just pass by and Keep chasing like I have seen Many others do, Great job Freddy 👏👏

@patricksmith6796 29 күн бұрын

Watched this live, looking at the tornados live was something else but seeing that family coming down the road in need of help it got scary real and gladly the storm chaser was there to help that family.

@Overlycomplicatedswede 24 күн бұрын

Freddy McKinney is someone I love watching he is incredible at what he does and seeing him on national tv is incredible

@pinlight97 28 күн бұрын

There was softball-sized hail falling too…incredible work by Freddy to get them to safety.

@MetalHeadAZ 29 күн бұрын

Watched it live. Thank you Freddy !!

@hansonel 29 күн бұрын

Very heroic of Freddy. With tornadoes getting more frequent and widespread all over the country tornado chasers are going to be increasingly first responders.

@ArmyVetTrumpGrl 29 күн бұрын

Praise the Lord for this Hero! God Bless all affected.

@mattsmith5421 29 күн бұрын

Praise the lord for sending the tornado there in the first place.

@mikulitsi1819 29 күн бұрын

Freddy should be proud of himself. This is the sad part of storm chasing that the chasers (as someone already said) are very often the first responders in conditions like these.

@kimmyk1 25 күн бұрын

Phenomenal guys. Great job

@renew2848 26 күн бұрын

So glad they are okay ❤🙏 Prayers for all! I can't imagine a home being destroyed 😢💔🙏 but Thank God they are alive!

@LisaP-pd6nq 28 күн бұрын

Vince was early in Sulphur after its F3 just a few days ago. Freddie took these people to the hospital, huge thanks to Freddie!!!

@StormChaserMaci. 27 күн бұрын

Hats off to storm chaser Freddy!!! ❤

@sky173 29 күн бұрын

WE saw this live as it happened... Freddy is a hero.

@GermanShepherdDaphne 28 күн бұрын

That guy is a real weather man

@raymondmorgan4646 29 күн бұрын

I watched this live and the whole thing was shocking to see with the family but Freddy McKinney was absolutely amazing calm and a big hero. So glad the family are doing good and a big amazing well done and respect to Freddy McKinney

@deniseflorence381 29 күн бұрын

I know the live stream was taken down, but what is the name of the you tube channel? Thank you in advance

@kristymcginnis350 26 күн бұрын

God put you there for them. You saved lives.

@aprilchronister9980 29 күн бұрын

I was watching a youtube channel I go to consistantly for TX weather; when that happened... Hawley area & headed toward Abeline...daughter's family is in TX so my phone sounds when the channel is live. I don't live in TX. Iam really grateful that S Chaser was there, & helped that family~thanks for showing it here :)

@charlayned 29 күн бұрын

I was watching one of his fellow chasers last night when the call came out that they couldn't find him. At first, there were reports he was in the tornado but as people made calls and checked, we found out that he took the family into Abilene for help. I've seen many chasers end up helping people after the storm they're chasing goes away. They are some of the greatest folks, and doing this, for the most part, on their own dime, trying to get pictures and directions to try to help save lives before they have to go pick up the messes.

@traceymiller2085 24 күн бұрын

What a hero Freddy…. Thankful they are all okay

@user-jr6mn9hk7s 25 күн бұрын

Thank You Freddie Your a Hero. I am Grateful for You being there and able to help this Family out of Their despair. Prayers for all affected by these Devistating Tornados 🤗🎖👏😞💜🙏

@jsnjcnt 28 күн бұрын

Thank you Freddy Mckinney, awesome buddy.

@billkreusser7378 28 күн бұрын

WOW, Freddy McKinney is a TRUE MODERN DAY HERO, Absolutely Amazing that he decided to go THAT PATH,, God Bless You Freddy,If ever in the Bridgeport CT area I'd love to buy you a Steak Dinner,👍🍻🕊️

@user-fr5mp2ss3s 20 күн бұрын

God bless this guy & family. What an Amazing guy God has obviously put him on there path as God can answer your prayers when you put faith, surrender all to him he can move mountains open doors where no man cant.

@jillw892 26 күн бұрын

Reed and Freddy are awesome 🇺🇸

@Allaiya. 16 күн бұрын

Thank you Freddy!! You are a hero! God bless you!

@user-vr3ko2lc2n 29 күн бұрын

I watched this live! Freddy did an amazing job!

@yelenav3409 28 күн бұрын

God bless this family and Freddy

@georginastoliker3358 29 күн бұрын

Freddy 👏 young man Brove ..blessings to you the rescued family and all in this horrific times. 🙏🏼

@maidenminnesota1 28 күн бұрын

It's what good storm chasers do. Either they save somebody before the fact, or they're the first on scene, even before first responders, to help the victims and pull them from the rubble. I watch loads of storm chasing videos, and the really good ones do this every time. That's why they're out there. Not just to get pretty pictures (that's what the amateurs do), but to help study tornadoes so they can save more lives in the future.

@leemelone6482 29 күн бұрын

I to saw this stream live. Incredible !

@sweetkoiyo 29 күн бұрын

I was watching that stream. I think this was his 4th or 5th tornado. This young man is amazing!!!!

@gailgalford3698 23 күн бұрын

Storm chaser are amazing people they do these types of things great job Freddy and I commission all to pray for them because they’re out there in the midst of it all the time

@thefilmtube659 29 күн бұрын

GOD BLESS HIM FOR HELPING THEM !!! GOOD GRIEF !!!

@janettucker5615 27 күн бұрын

Thank you Jesus Christ that he was in the right place @ the right time 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@obsidianwing 29 күн бұрын

Watched it happen live this was crazy how fast the situation chanced. Amazing Job Freddy did here. very shortly after what happened and it was safe to do so Team of Stormchasers gathered up to check the damage path for people who need help. Australien Stormchaser Daniel Shaw, Vince Wealti and Corey Gerken stoped they Chase too. Went through S&R Operations where the tornado struck ,if anybody might be missing or hurt under the rubble. Also 2 of them EMTs carrying professional First Aid Gear with them in car whilechase and trained for deaster response. Everybody give them also a like on they YT channels. Local have been fine but something they do because they care for peoples Life more than for a Tornado

@Stormchaser71 27 күн бұрын

Good Job Freddy, I'm a chaser here is Roanoke VA, be safe follow

@Ryanpadroth 29 күн бұрын

Watching this happen live was crazy

@stormbunnie6966 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for finally giving this man credit

@jeffrudder4363 29 күн бұрын

God bless you Freddy. 🙏

@angelpony1657 20 күн бұрын

Thank GOD For GOOD People!!! 😇💕 🙏🏻

@AmandaZoeBuenoCeja 29 күн бұрын

Amen

@J2415J 29 күн бұрын

“We had a storm chaser there…”? We? I wasn’t aware he worked for you guys.

@NSCpt540 27 күн бұрын

Bless his Heart🌳🙏☀️

@Andi-eo8gq 29 күн бұрын

Thank you God bless

@jollysomalian 27 күн бұрын

I'm glad they walked out of that. I know they're injured but still oh my God.

@celestiafanforever 14 күн бұрын

saw a video of the mom with her son talking about what happened and to see the actually footage of the family of four plus their dog right there with them just hit differently. I felt my heart skip a beat to see mom running carrying her daughter with the dog right behind her with her son and husband. All I hear is fear with a mix of relief to see that someone came to save her, her children, her husband and even the family dog. Freddy made sure that no one was left behind.