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An ABC News crew rescued a dog trapped under a home after a tornado hit Laguna Heights, Texas. The crew heard the dog's cries and used a shovel to dig a hole for the dog to come out. They used a Slim Jim meat stick to persuade the dog to come out from under the home. The tornado led to the death of one person and sent at least 10 others to the hospital.
An ABC News crew rescued a dog trapped under a damaged home in Laguna Heights, Texas, following a tornado that touched down on Saturday, killing one person and injuring multiple others. The crew called animal control, but instead of waiting for officers to respond, ABC News sound technician Jim Gower found a shovel nearby and started digging. Within minutes, Gower had dug a hole large enough for the scared dog to stick its head out from under the home's foundation, but hesitated to come out all the way. After Gower fed the dog a Slim Jim meat stick, the canine was coaxed from under the house and out of harm's way.
A tornado hit the community of Laguna Heights in southern Texas, killing one person and damaging around 60 homes. At least 10 people were hospitalized, and a curfew was imposed for those 17 and under. The tornado was categorized as an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph and lasted for about two to four minutes. The area is not prone to having tornados, and there was no advance warning. The county judge signed a disaster declaration, and a temporary shelter in the nearby city of Port Isabel was providing help to 38 people.
A tornado hit the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights, Texas, damaging dozens of homes and causing one death. At least 10 others were hospitalized, and a curfew was imposed for those 17 and under. The tornado was categorized as an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph and lasted only about two to four minutes. The area is not prone to having tornados, and there was no advance warning.
One person died and 10 others were hospitalized after severe weather, possibly a tornado, hit Laguna Heights in Texas. The National Weather Service is sending a survey team to determine if a tornado did occur. Buildings and power lines sustained damage, leading to power outages. A shelter has been established at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center. The NWS says a moderate risk of heavy rainfall is still expected Saturday in the area as well as several other neighboring counties.
At least one person died and 10 were hospitalized after an EF1 tornado hit the community of Laguna Heights in south Texas, damaging dozens of homes and knocking down power lines. The tornado hit at about 4 a.m. and caused significant damage to residences, with 40-60 homes damaged. The area is not prone to tornado activity, although this spring has been active.
A tornado hit the community of Laguna Heights in southern Texas, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others. The tornado damaged dozens of homes and knocked down power lines. A curfew has been imposed for those 17 and under, and non-residents are forbidden from entering residential areas. The tornado was categorized as an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph. The area is not prone to having tornados, and there was no advance warning.
A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, Texas, causing extensive damage to multiple structures and power lines, resulting in outages. One person died and at least 10 people were hospitalized. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, and a triage center and shelter have been set up for those affected. Cleanup efforts are underway, and extra patrols and a curfew are planned for the area.