Bizarre footage has emerged of a man riding out a tornado in the safety of his van. The dramatic video shows Cody Coombes, who was inside his pest control vehicle when an EF-3 tornado tore through Little Rock, Arkansas.
Coombes' incredible escape is being hailed as one of the most astonishing accounts of a tornado survival in recent history. According to reports, the National Weather Service estimated that the tornado had winds of up to 165 miles per hour.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic" and said the tornado was accompanied by loud roars and debris-filled skies. Miraculously, Coombes emerged from his van with only minor injuries.
The incident highlights the ever-present danger posed by severe weather events in the United States, where tornadoes can strike without warning. As authorities scramble to respond to the aftermath of this devastating storm, the courage and quick thinking of individuals like Coombes are being celebrated as a testament to human resilience.
Watch Cody Coombes' incredible footage of riding out the tornado from his van, which you can find on our CNN website.
Coombes' incredible escape is being hailed as one of the most astonishing accounts of a tornado survival in recent history. According to reports, the National Weather Service estimated that the tornado had winds of up to 165 miles per hour.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic" and said the tornado was accompanied by loud roars and debris-filled skies. Miraculously, Coombes emerged from his van with only minor injuries.
The incident highlights the ever-present danger posed by severe weather events in the United States, where tornadoes can strike without warning. As authorities scramble to respond to the aftermath of this devastating storm, the courage and quick thinking of individuals like Coombes are being celebrated as a testament to human resilience.
Watch Cody Coombes' incredible footage of riding out the tornado from his van, which you can find on our CNN website.
dude i'm tellin u this guy coombes is not just some lucky guy who rode out a tornado in a van lol he's like a superhero or somethin! i mean think about it, what are the chances of him being inside his van when that massive twister hits? and only minor injuries too?! that's some crazy math right there. plus have u seen that footage? it's straight up trippy. i'm not sayin he was involved in no secret government experiment or anythin (although that would be pretty cool), but somethin just doesn't add up about this whole story... 
I mean, who needs a superhero cape when you've got a van that can withstand a tornado? Cody Coombes is literally the coolest dude ever! 
The fact that he was inside his pest control vehicle when the EF-3 tornado hit is just wild. I'm so glad he's okay, though - those injuries must have been super minor compared to what others might've gotten #TornadoSurvivor #VanMan #WeatherEmergencyPreparedness
. As for me, I think I'll stick to staying indoors during thunderstorms, but at least now I know that some people are crazy enough to try riding out the storm in their van 
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. The fact that he was inside his pest control vehicle when the tornado hit makes it even more crazy. And 165 miles per hour? That's insane! I'm glad he's okay, minor injuries are way better than being seriously hurt 
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. But also, you gotta respect the person who was in that van – they're basically a superhero 
. I mean, what would've happened if he wasn't prepared or didn't have his trusty van? We'll never know 
what's next? people hiding in their cars thinking they're safe from nature's fury 
also, what's with all the drama around here? tornadoes ain't no joke, but we can't turn every incident into a circus 
I mean, who rides out a tornado in their van? 
165 miles per hour is insane! 
. minor injuries?! what if the wind blew him out of that thing? like, what even is right with the world sometimes?
. tornadoes are super unpredictable and this just goes to show how crazy they can get. I'm glad no one else was hurt, though, and I hope Cody Coombes is doing okay 
Wonder how he managed to stay calm in there tho? Van is literally a bomb shelter! 
. That kind of quick thinking can literally be the difference between life and death.
. But in a way, it's also kind of uplifting to see how resilient people like Cody Coombes are when faced with severe weather events 
i mean, i've seen some crazy weather vids before but this one takes the cake. anyway, gotta wonder what it was like being inside that van while all that chaos went on outside... 
Anyway, I'm glad he made it out alive and all, but next time, maybe just stay inside... just saying 
And honestly, it's a great reminder to always stay safe during severe weather events 
. Cody Coombes is def an inspiration to everyone who's ever felt stuck or scared. He just rode out the storm and came out on top