A US couple survived an EF-4 tornado that demolished their residence in Kentucky, but unluckily couldn't save their arms.
Paul and Gail Klein's love story exemplifies remarkable resilience and devotion. The Kleins were in their bedroom when the nearly mile-wide tornado approached their community. Within moments, their house and possessions vanished completely.
While the whole world, literally, shattered, the couple decided t embrace each other as 170-mph winds raged around them. The tremendous force that destroyed their home also resulted in each losing an opposite arm.
Their nieces, Brandy Bowman and Taylor Baker, shared their account with FOX Weather.
"They were actually holding, like hugging each other," Bowman recounted, her voice tinged with emotion. "We're not sure what fell on them, but it just completely took their arms off."
In the aftermath, Paul Klein immediately turned to his wife, repeating their wedding vows through tears.
"They are the definition of true love," Baker stated. "They are so sweet. They love each other so much."
Drone footage shows the devastation left behind by a tornado that tore through London, Kentucky.
Neighbours responded to the Kleins' calls for help after the tornado passed. One neighbour's quick thinking in applying a tourniquet to Gail Klein's arm proved life-saving.
Paul Klein is recuperating from below-elbow amputation, whilst his wife remains critical and dependent on life support.
Her injuries include a broken collarbone, punctured lung, shattered ribs, severe lacerations and loss of her arm from the shoulder.
Their story of survival and dedication has resonated throughout their community and beyond. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $50,000 to assist with medical costs and rebuilding efforts.
"We're just trying to do anything we can to lighten the burden that they're going to carry now," Baker expressed, reflecting on their initial despair.
Nevertheless, the Kleins' commitment to each other remained unshaken throughout their ordeal.
Paul and Gail Klein's love story exemplifies remarkable resilience and devotion. The Kleins were in their bedroom when the nearly mile-wide tornado approached their community. Within moments, their house and possessions vanished completely.
While the whole world, literally, shattered, the couple decided t embrace each other as 170-mph winds raged around them. The tremendous force that destroyed their home also resulted in each losing an opposite arm.
Their nieces, Brandy Bowman and Taylor Baker, shared their account with FOX Weather.
"They were actually holding, like hugging each other," Bowman recounted, her voice tinged with emotion. "We're not sure what fell on them, but it just completely took their arms off."
In the aftermath, Paul Klein immediately turned to his wife, repeating their wedding vows through tears.
"They are the definition of true love," Baker stated. "They are so sweet. They love each other so much."
Drone footage shows the devastation left behind by a tornado that tore through London, Kentucky.
Neighbours responded to the Kleins' calls for help after the tornado passed. One neighbour's quick thinking in applying a tourniquet to Gail Klein's arm proved life-saving.
Paul Klein is recuperating from below-elbow amputation, whilst his wife remains critical and dependent on life support.
Her injuries include a broken collarbone, punctured lung, shattered ribs, severe lacerations and loss of her arm from the shoulder.
Their story of survival and dedication has resonated throughout their community and beyond. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $50,000 to assist with medical costs and rebuilding efforts.
"We're just trying to do anything we can to lighten the burden that they're going to carry now," Baker expressed, reflecting on their initial despair.
Nevertheless, the Kleins' commitment to each other remained unshaken throughout their ordeal.
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