A remarkable tale of survival and ingenuity has emerged from the heart of Arkansas, where a man rode out a devastating EF-3 tornado in his trusty pest control van. Cody Coombes, whose incredible story has been captured on camera by CNN, found himself facing one of the most extreme weather conditions imaginable.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with estimated peak winds of 165 mph, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The National Weather Service reported that one person was killed in North Little Rock, while four others lost their lives in Wynne.
But Coombes' story is one of astonishing bravery and quick thinking. As the tornado approached, he swiftly grabbed his van keys and huddled inside, seeking refuge from the fury outside. In a remarkable display of composure, he calmly navigated his vehicle through the treacherous conditions, eventually emerging on the other side as if nothing had happened.
The dramatic footage captured by CNN shows Coombes' van being tossed about like a toy, with debris flying everywhere and winds howling in the background. Yet, despite the terrifying scene unfolding outside, Coombes remained resolute, his determination to survive shining through even in the most perilous of circumstances.
As one can only imagine, this harrowing experience has left an indelible mark on Coombes' psyche. Speaking with CNN, he recounted his ordeal, expressing gratitude for having made it through alive. "It was just an incredible experience," he said, still visibly shaken by the events of that fateful day.
While the full extent of the tornado's devastation is still being assessed, one thing is certain: Cody Coombes' courage and resilience in the face of disaster have inspired countless viewers around the world. His remarkable story serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's capacity for survival and perseverance in the most trying of times.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with estimated peak winds of 165 mph, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The National Weather Service reported that one person was killed in North Little Rock, while four others lost their lives in Wynne.
But Coombes' story is one of astonishing bravery and quick thinking. As the tornado approached, he swiftly grabbed his van keys and huddled inside, seeking refuge from the fury outside. In a remarkable display of composure, he calmly navigated his vehicle through the treacherous conditions, eventually emerging on the other side as if nothing had happened.
The dramatic footage captured by CNN shows Coombes' van being tossed about like a toy, with debris flying everywhere and winds howling in the background. Yet, despite the terrifying scene unfolding outside, Coombes remained resolute, his determination to survive shining through even in the most perilous of circumstances.
As one can only imagine, this harrowing experience has left an indelible mark on Coombes' psyche. Speaking with CNN, he recounted his ordeal, expressing gratitude for having made it through alive. "It was just an incredible experience," he said, still visibly shaken by the events of that fateful day.
While the full extent of the tornado's devastation is still being assessed, one thing is certain: Cody Coombes' courage and resilience in the face of disaster have inspired countless viewers around the world. His remarkable story serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's capacity for survival and perseverance in the most trying of times.
, this dude Coombes is literally a superhero 
! I mean, can you imagine being like 165mph winds and debris everywhere, but he just cruises through it like it's no big deal? 
I'm not kidding when I say my jaw is still on the floor, I was watching the footage and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The fact that he grabbed his keys and navigated through that chaos is just mind-blowing... how did he even do that? 
And poor guy's still shaken by it, but honestly, who wouldn't be after going through something like that?! 
i'm seriously shaking my head in awe, like how did he even think to grab those van keys and navigate through all that chaos? 
anyway gotta give this dude a huge round of applause for his bravery and determination 
. Anyway, Coombes' story is giving me major respect for humans' ability to just roll with the punches life throws at 'em 
. Can we get a follow-up on how he's doing now?
. And wow, that footage of his van being tossed around like a toy?! 
I don't think I could've handled that, let alone driving through it. But seriously, kudos to Cody for making it out alive and sharing his incredible story with us 
. It's pretty inspiring, actually 
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Cody Coombes is literally the ultimate survivor lol his story gives me all the feels and makes me wanna be just like him 
It's like it became an extension of his body or something – how did he do that?! 
and yeah, maybe his van got tossed around like a toy but who wouldn't want 2 be in a vehicle with all those safety features lol 
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, with Arkansas being one of the worst-hit states. It's wild to think about how many people have been affected by weather events like this. 
, and I'm not mad about it! Here are some stats for you:
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Cody Coombes is literally a superhero, riding out that tornado like it was no big deal. I'm talking about the kind of courage that makes your heart skip a beat just thinking about it 
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and I'm just glad he made it out alive 
. Cody Coombes is literally the hero we need right now 
coombes for the win!!! 
... But honestly, can't he just stay inside like everyone else? 
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he must've had some serious guts to keep driving through all that chaos i mean, 165mph winds is wild even for me who's used to dealing with wifi connectivity issues in rural arkansas anyway coombes' story is def inspiring and i love how he just kept calm and collected like he was on a road trip to memphis 
