Missy and Jase Robertson from Duck Dynasty are feeling extremely grateful after a Category 3 tornado damaged their property in Tennessee and almost killed their son.
Missy posted several pictures on Instagram showing the damage that the tornado left behind. The series of photos showed buildings with roof damage and several trees flattened. A few trees had even fallen onto some of the buildings.
The buildings weren’t the only things under threat from the tornado, either. Missy said that her middle son, Cole, was on his way home when the tornado hit. He had pulled into the driveway just seconds before the damage really started.
Missy Robertson Said Her Son Cole Got Caught In the Tornado
The rest of the family was taking cover in a shelter in their garage, but by the time Cole got home, there wasn’t enough time to make it inside. Cole got out of his truck and was immediately pushed to the ground by the sheer force of the wind.
Around him, the trees were starting to be pulled up by their roots and flattened on the ground. Luckily, he managed to get inside the nearby home instead of the garage and took cover in the bathtub.
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Missy said that Cole had made the right choice because, by the time he arrived, the trees were already blocking the way to the garage. If he had chosen to go to the garage and shelter, he would have found himself blocked in by all the downed trees and at the mercy of the tornado.
Thankfully, despite being subjected to the strong winds and debris flying around, Cole wasn’t harmed. Missy found out later that her husband, Jase, had actually been praying for his family just as the tornado had passed over their farm.
Jase Wasn’t Home in Tennessee at the Time
Jase wasn’t in Tennessee at the time and was instead in Louisiana, praying over dinner. He also prayed for the safety of his family, unknowing that they were experiencing a Category 3 tornado at the time. Missy gave credit to Jase and God for protecting Cole and minimizing the damage as much as possible.
In her post, she asked for prayers for all those families who have been impacted by the tornado. According to WSMV, a local news station, one person died due to the strong winds.
Cheryl Lovett was taking shelter in her home when the tornado lifted it up off its foundation and sent it flying to a nearby wooded area, where she was found. Several other people were pulled from debris and wooded areas following the tornado.
Search and Rescue Teams Looked for Survivors
Search and rescue teams have been looking through the area to find more survivors, even using search dogs to help them. Along with one death, officials have reported that at least five other people were injured, with one in serious condition.
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As for Missy and Jase, she said that the damage done to the property was extensive. After the tornado passed, the family was able to survey the damage and found that several buildings had been damaged by trees.
While they’ve started cleaning up the area, the project was likely going to take a very long time.
She was just grateful that her son made it out okay.
