Perryton Tornado: Survivors Share Heartbreak and Resilience.

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Perryton Tornado: Survivors Share Heartbreak and Resilience.
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Perryton, a small town in Texas, is reeling from the loss of three people, including an 11-year-old boy, after a tornado hit the area. More than 200 structures were completely demolished, with one neighborhood hit the worst. Julio Garcia Merces tells a harrowing story of survival, fighting the wind and being thrown against particle-board walls like a rag doll. He and his family survived and are now staying at a small hotel nearby while they figure out what's next. The town is heartbroken over the loss and is coming together to support those affected.

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