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Rescuers search for more victims of Oklahoma tornadoes

by Amy Judd | February 11, 2009 at 03:22 pm

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Residents of Lone Grove Oaklahoma searched for survivors today after a tornado touched down in their town yesterday. About eight bodies have been recovered from the debris so far, but residents are still searching for more.

There were also miraculous tales of survival: People taking shelter in a closet pulled a little girl to safety after the tornado blew part of the roof off and threatened to carry her away. One woman was found injured but alive beneath an overturned mobile home.

Residents of Lone Grove, a town of 4,600 about 100 miles south of Oklahoma City, awoke Wednesday to find much of their community in ruins.

People have lost their belongings and pets and some, even their homes. Some businesses were damaged in Oklamhoma City and Edmond but there were no injuries reported there.
Some residents in Lone Grove only had about 35 minutes warning that a tornado was approaching.
Many residents remaining are just glad to be alive.

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charlotte brasfield (not verified)

at 22:44 on February 11th, 2009

my daughter danielle used to live in long grove but have not heard from her in a couple years. i lost track of her. her and my grandchildren lived there fo awhile. if anyone knows of her and if she is ok please email me at cabby492000@yahoo.com