A Man Survived a Tornado by Riding It Out in His Pest Control Van
In a harrowing and bizarre incident, a man from Little Rock, Arkansas survived a devastating EF-3 tornado by taking refuge inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service had reported the tornado's path through Pulaski and Lonoke counties earlier that day, with estimated peak winds of 165 miles per hour.
According to eyewitnesses, including Cody Coombes, who rode out the storm in his van, the tornado tore through the area, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. One person was reported killed in North Little Rock, while four more died in Wynne.
Miraculously, Mr. Coombes' pest control van proved to be a safe haven during the tornado, allowing him to weather the storm without injury. "I just huddled up inside my van with some blankets and waited for it to pass," he recounted to CNN.
As the tornado tore through the area, its roar was deafening, but Mr. Coombes remained calm, thanks in part to his experience working with wildlife. He told CNN that he had been using his van to transport equipment for a pest control service when the storm hit.
The EF-3 tornado was one of several that struck the United States on April 2, causing widespread damage and loss of life across multiple states. The National Weather Service reported that the tornado reached speeds of up to 165 miles per hour, making it one of the most intense storms in recent history.
Witnesses described the scene as apocalyptic, with trees uprooted, buildings destroyed, and debris scattered everywhere. Miraculously, Mr. Coombes' van proved to be a safe haven during the storm, allowing him to weather the tornado unscathed.
The incident highlights the importance of staying informed about severe weather conditions and seeking shelter in a safe location when necessary. It also serves as a testament to the bravery and quick thinking of individuals like Mr. Coombes, who were able to ride out one of the most intense storms in recent history.
Watch Cody Coombes recount his harrowing experience riding out the tornado in his van:
In a harrowing and bizarre incident, a man from Little Rock, Arkansas survived a devastating EF-3 tornado by taking refuge inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service had reported the tornado's path through Pulaski and Lonoke counties earlier that day, with estimated peak winds of 165 miles per hour.
According to eyewitnesses, including Cody Coombes, who rode out the storm in his van, the tornado tore through the area, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. One person was reported killed in North Little Rock, while four more died in Wynne.
Miraculously, Mr. Coombes' pest control van proved to be a safe haven during the tornado, allowing him to weather the storm without injury. "I just huddled up inside my van with some blankets and waited for it to pass," he recounted to CNN.
As the tornado tore through the area, its roar was deafening, but Mr. Coombes remained calm, thanks in part to his experience working with wildlife. He told CNN that he had been using his van to transport equipment for a pest control service when the storm hit.
The EF-3 tornado was one of several that struck the United States on April 2, causing widespread damage and loss of life across multiple states. The National Weather Service reported that the tornado reached speeds of up to 165 miles per hour, making it one of the most intense storms in recent history.
Witnesses described the scene as apocalyptic, with trees uprooted, buildings destroyed, and debris scattered everywhere. Miraculously, Mr. Coombes' van proved to be a safe haven during the storm, allowing him to weather the tornado unscathed.
The incident highlights the importance of staying informed about severe weather conditions and seeking shelter in a safe location when necessary. It also serves as a testament to the bravery and quick thinking of individuals like Mr. Coombes, who were able to ride out one of the most intense storms in recent history.
Watch Cody Coombes recount his harrowing experience riding out the tornado in his van:
This dude is literally the ultimate storm chaser! I mean, what are the chances you just happen to be driving around with a pest control van that becomes your safe haven during a tornado? It's crazy to think he was able to stay calm and ride it out like that. His experience working with wildlife must have really helped him stay focused too. And honestly, who needs fancy storm shelters when you've got a good ol' van? 
Cody Coombs' pest control van is literally the coolest thing ever 
. Like, who knew a van could be a safe haven from a tornado? 
It's crazy to think about how he just huddled up with some blankets and waited it out 
. I'm so glad he made it through that! 
The fact that his experience working with wildlife helped him stay calm is pretty awesome too 
what's crazy is that guy's pest control van literally saved his life lol like, can you even imagine riding a tornado in a metal box on wheels? 
it's crazy how some people get so lucky. and kudos to him for staying calm during the storm. i guess all that experience with wildlife helped or something 
anyway, glad he made it out alive 
. Anyway, Cody Coombes is basically like the modern-day equivalent of a pioneer, except instead of facing Native American tribes, he's riding out tornadoes in his pest control van 
. I mean, you gotta give him points for bravery and quick thinking! But at the same time, it's just crazy how technology has advanced to the point where we have safe little mobile homes on wheels 
i'm so glad he's okay tho idk how much more stressful it must've been for him but like seriously who needs a storm shelter when u got a van with some blankets? 
? I mean, I've seen some crazy stuff in my day, but this takes the cake. He's just sitting there, calm as can be, while the whole world outside is getting blown to smithereens. And he's got blankets for company? That's just genius. I'm glad he made it out okay, but I gotta ask, was that thing reinforced with steel or something? 
? Anyway, this just goes to show that staying informed and having a solid plan is key in emergency situations 
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. Anyway, it's good that he made it out alive and all, but next time can we just have a nice weather day without all the destruction and chaos, you know? 
