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

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2 ай бұрын

'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 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

Correct!

@tamitami9275 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@KyleEvra Ай бұрын

They care more then the Government and Police do.

@jeramysevier2405 Ай бұрын

@@KyleEvraFacts

@frangardner6865 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

💯❤️🙏

@Katmai_Bear_480 Ай 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 Ай 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 Ай 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 Ай 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.

@NoahParker-ft3gl Ай 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 Ай бұрын

Freddy you are a hero you should be proud of yourself

@user-wb1nv2iz7w Ай 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.

@karenjohnson4805 Ай 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.

@Affan.Sayed1 Ай 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.

@davidferrer6771 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

Absolutely, I agree!!

@TxDave661 Ай 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 Ай 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.

@Proxima888 Ай бұрын

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

@Jadedbruja13 Ай бұрын

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

@danielwerner5882 Ай бұрын

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

@karenjohnson4805 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@ShelleySmithson Ай 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 Ай 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 Ай 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 😉😉

@whyitmatterstome Ай 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.

@gerimartin6558 Ай 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!

@deannamarie3746 Ай бұрын

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

@Katmai_Bear_480 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@reloader7sixtwo Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@bodombeastmode Ай бұрын

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

@Gunshinzero Ай бұрын

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

@MT-if1jr Ай бұрын

God is in control!

@forrestaustin7050 Ай бұрын

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

@randomhodgepodge8902 Ай бұрын

Freddy saved them. Blessings to all.

@genevivemejia Ай бұрын

God bless you Freddy McKinny🙏❤

@stimpycole Ай 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.

@OGlurkerTammyA Ай бұрын

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

@camgeiger Ай 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 Ай бұрын

He did! I saw it too!

@obsidianwing Ай бұрын

but driven into the Bears cage before

@KaileyB616 Ай бұрын

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

@joeschmoe5009 Ай бұрын

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

@Ironhorse675. Ай бұрын

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

@INKOSK4114 Ай бұрын

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

@lovinglife6080 Ай 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

@daniellemcgee8993 Ай 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! 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕

@nevillewalker6299 Ай 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.

@perascabal6807 Ай бұрын

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

@Broody58 Ай 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.

@deathbloom27 Ай 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.

@salfromoregon4369 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@dougthomas7957 Ай бұрын

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

@EquineMetalhead Ай 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 ❤🤘🏻

@mestengo22 Ай бұрын

Kudos to the storm-chaser

@jennyw1445 Ай 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.

@charleneweege7149 Ай 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.

@Crystal_CNY Ай 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.

@hollybeary Ай бұрын

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

@melodioushaste Ай бұрын

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

@ionejgordon4200 Ай бұрын

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

@tshaffer9681 Ай бұрын

I watched this live. Guy is amazing.

@hikerbill9248 Ай бұрын

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

@joeschmoe5009 Ай бұрын

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

@hikerbill9248 Ай 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 Ай 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 Ай 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.

@GTaichou Ай 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!

@KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid Ай 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

@dennisreid9039 Ай бұрын

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

@MetalHeadAZ Ай бұрын

Watched it live. Thank you Freddy !!

@Shaw7373 Ай бұрын

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

@patricksmith6796 Ай 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.

@8jcastro6 Ай бұрын

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

@pinlight97 Ай бұрын

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

@MichelleHamlett-cu1mk Ай бұрын

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

@LynneLovett Ай бұрын

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

@JfkAvgeek Ай 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

@lisafulford5874 Ай бұрын

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

@Deezy619 Ай бұрын

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

@JustHereForCats Ай бұрын

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

@heartofdixieprepping4797 Ай бұрын

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

@stubby8663 Ай 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 👏👏

@hansonel Ай 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.

@Overlycomplicatedswede Ай бұрын

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

@ArmyVetTrumpGrl Ай бұрын

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

@mattsmith5421 Ай бұрын

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

@raymondmorgan4646 Ай 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 Ай бұрын

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

@LisaP-pd6nq Ай 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!!!

@charlayned Ай 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.

@aprilchronister9980 Ай 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 :)

@renew2848 Ай бұрын

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

@mikulitsi1819 Ай 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.

@user-fr5mp2ss3s Ай 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.

@leemelone6482 Ай бұрын

I to saw this stream live. Incredible !

@sky173 Ай бұрын

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

@dave7773 Ай бұрын

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

@billkreusser7378 Ай 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,👍🍻🕊️

@kimmyk1 Ай бұрын

Phenomenal guys. Great job

@georginastoliker3358 Ай бұрын

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

@user-jr6mn9hk7s Ай 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 🤗🎖👏😞💜🙏

@user-vr3ko2lc2n Ай бұрын

I watched this live! Freddy did an amazing job!

@obsidianwing Ай 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

@Allaiya. Ай бұрын

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

@sweetkoiyo Ай бұрын

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

@kwagley Ай бұрын

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

@thefilmtube659 Ай бұрын

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

@gailgalford3698 Ай 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

@jsnjcnt Ай бұрын

Thank you Freddy Mckinney, awesome buddy.

@jeffrudder4363 Ай бұрын

God bless you Freddy. 🙏

@StormChaserMaci. Ай бұрын

Hats off to storm chaser Freddy!!! ❤

@traceymiller2085 Ай бұрын

What a hero Freddy…. Thankful they are all okay

@yelenav3409 Ай бұрын

God bless this family and Freddy

@Ryanpadroth Ай бұрын

Watching this happen live was crazy

@SightingsoftheUnknown71 Ай бұрын

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

@AmandaZoeBuenoCeja Ай бұрын

Amen

@Andi-eo8gq Ай бұрын

Thank you God bless

@maidenminnesota1 Ай 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.

@jillw892 Ай бұрын

Reed and Freddy are awesome 🇺🇸

@GermanShepherdDaphne Ай бұрын

That guy is a real weather man

@kristymcginnis350 Ай бұрын

God put you there for them. You saved lives.

@stormbunnie6966 Ай бұрын

Thank you for finally giving this man credit

@celestiafanforever Ай 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.