Rescuing Family in Barnsdall, Oklahoma Tornado and Aftermath 

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When the journalist does more to rescue victims than the police who just stand around ! Props to that guy !

When u think you've had a bad day. Thanks for the rescue people on scene.

The family evactuated with the couple, the baby, the paraplegic person and the dog all hudled together outside of their destroyed home had me crying. Dear love them. No home left and now what for them, where do they go long term.

America still exists. These caring people helping the helpless is such a moving sight, it gives me hope.

"Yeah, I'm a journalist.... A rescuer too, in my spare time!" - Bless you!!! You were so amazing in getting these folks the help they needed, and to stay with them until their family could come get them. Then you helping with the dog... omg I won't lie, I teared up. Thank you so much for your empathy and help with these folks! ❤

I burst into tears over that dog getting reunited with mom,,,OMG

I am glad they were not hurt. I am glad the lady found her dog, I hope the cat is found too. What a tragedy these storms are for so many.

What an angel you are having appeared at the house that needed you so much. ❤

My faith in humanity gets restored when I see these kind souls!

We need more journalists like this man.

This storm on radar looked catastrophic. The storm had a hook that showed everyone it had a horrible tornado on the ground. These poor people. Thank god for you guys helping. You all are heros & God bless

Jonathan you are a a Hero! Your compassion is amazing. May God bless you in all you do for your fellow humans.

Thank God that we still have good Samaritans!! This guy went beyond the call of duty to help this family!! Thank you sir!

God bless you, Jonathan. And every soul in this catastrophe. -V

Omg I'm going to cry. The family with a paraplegic and their home destroyed. I was on You Tube with the storm chaser who drove through terrifying conditions as he watched the radar. He said this thing is huge with debris flying it's right in front of us so brace yourselves we're the first ones here. He parked got out and said get help and didn't come back for 2 hours. We were all putting out calls to get people out there and within 10 minutes people were everywhere. It was late at night and pouring rain but they showed up out of nowhere and began climbing through debris pulling people out. The chasers name is Brandon Copic he reports to Fox News. He was just distraught when he got back in the car. He said it's catastrophic and we couldn't find one older man he's probably dead. We found his keys still in the ignition of his truck but the door and panels were torn off. His name was Wayne. There's been one death reported I wonder if that was him. Pray for these poor people who've lost everything. I've lost a home in a hurricane before but not my vehicle or furniture and belongings. It took years to recover and buy another home, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Wow, how perfect that you spotted Courtney's dog after you spoke with her! Well done JP! ❤

I'm from sulphur and my heart goes out to you 😥 I know what it's like to look up from the power lines and forget where you are or to take your prome pictures next to a old tree and now only a little stick is there 😭😭 I miss the parts of our town that brings you peace and I know you feel the same I pray for yall Oklahoma strong

Thank you sir for wearing your rescuer hat with the community. You are a kind man.

Thank you for being there to help, Johnathan.

No words~ only tears & Prayers!

I went through this exact thing 40 years ago last week. It truly is devestating. My heart hurts for them.

This hurts my heart seeing what these folks are going through. I live in Oklahoma about 45 minutes from Tulsa and last night was terrifying. While listening to the weather and hearing Travis Meyer (our trusted weather man in this area) say “this is a deadly storm” I felt helpless just waiting for it to hit Barnsdall. Sirens went off where I live but, thankfully nothing touched down. I’ve been through this as a kid though. Everyone walks around like a zombie just in shock but, everyone helps each other. The next day, you walk around looking through the rubble where you think your house stood. If you’re lucky, you’ll find something of yours that’s not destroyed and pull it from the mud and debris. These people are in my prayers. As are you,Jonathan. They need your help as they are all in shock after seeing their town destroyed. Stay safe 🙏

Jonathan, if I was in a situation needing help, I would want a person like yourself to help me out! Beautiful family, brought me to tears watching you help them. I live in England, and only just watching Ryan Hall y'all and you and Brandon storm chasing. Sulphur was the first town/city that I saw devastated. These communities are so stoic! And I love your story telling, very moving.

You're a good person to help those people.

Thank you for helping her find her dog!!❤❤❤❤❤

My heart just hurts for these folks. Thanks for sharing stories of kindness and rescue.

I've watched a lot of tornado and hurricane damage videos, this one broke me. This poor family and their son but you were definitely their angel

I have never seen your channel, I saw on Ryan Hall Y'all when these tornadoes hit, and I have been praying so hard for the precious people, while looking for updates, I saw your thumbnail and stopped instead of scrolling by and I'm so thankful I did... To see the sheer compassion you had for Georgia and her family, you got them help but you stayed with them. Most would have run off for more "footage" and said I'll tell them your here, you didn't. You stayed with them literally until they were taken to safety. What a beautiful human being you are. To see Courtney 's tears and then you found her dog and again didn't stop with passing the word, you stayed with that dog and told someone to get her and you waited with Courtney until her baby was in the truck with her and she was back with her Momma. The dog was so confused and traumatized you could literally see the desperate panic in Mesha, she was just trying to go home and couldn't find home until her Momma got there, you stayed right with her. Sir, I don't know you, I live in another part of the Country, but, you are the kind of human being that gives me HOPE for today and my children's tomorrows. You are showing by example how we were designed by God to be and what happens when we put others first and it's literally beauty in the carnage of destruction. I am subscribing to your channel and sharing you with all my friends and family and I am praying in Jesus Name that He blessed you beyond measure, you have truly touched my heart, deeply. I can't even find the appropriate words. You didn't leave them!!!! You cared and stepped in for those with a heartbeat from a baby to a beautiful child who is handicapped, a mom and Dad who didn't know what to do, a precious woman who lost all her worldly possessions and thought she lost her fur baby, you helped rescue 2 dogs, one with each family, you didn't leave them!! I don't know if you're aware of how rare that is with people desperate to get footage, but I've been following these things for a very long time, watching MANY show devastation and I have prayed so hard for those impacted, Ive given what I can to help extend the heart of Jesus and let them know we see them and do care, but, you Sir, took it to a whole new level. You didn't leave them!!! and the footage you got, because you stayed, was second to none!! Thank you, thank you for showing the truth of the situation, that people need help but you showed what was most important, as bad as the devastation is, there are real people in these piles of ruble. Real stories, Real families, Real pets, real human beings. These piles hold the lives of many, but there is so much more to each pile, real live humans, precious families and pets and you showed that. You showed the devastation but you showed the beauty to be found when you don't leave them. Thank you from the depths of my soul, you touched my heart more than words can express and through the prayers and tears you brought truth and hope! God bless you and keep you, and may your love and compassion for others radiate to people the world over. Be blessed and safe in Jesus Name. I'm sorry this is so long, it's so rare to see I am truly in awe. I just keep thinking, he didn't leave them. Wow! Great coverage, Amazing heart!

God Bless you for helping this family. I'm so glad they're ok. ❤️🙏 So glad Misha and her mama were reunited ❤️🐾

Bless you helping that family. My teenage daughter is non ambulatory in a wheelchair and i cannot imagine being in such a terrifying situation with her. These poor families 😢

Great Job keep care of the Family and getting sources to help them. Showing this reality to the people is very important to get a Idea how it really is. The Images of the Damage alone wont tell the whole Story behind, Events like this always affects lifes.

God Bless You Jonathan for having compassion on these people who very much need our help and prayers. Praying for You also. 🙏🕊

Prayers to all who were affected and continue to be affected throughout the next couple days we thank all you who are helping out God Bless you so much 🙏❤️

Jonathan You're an angel

THANK YOU JONATHAN FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO!!! You’re a blessing and a God send!!!

Sitting here crying in Arizona!! I am so sorry this happened to you all. 😢 Stay strong, be together!

Thank you for helping everyone you could.

Prayers for all involved in this Horrific event 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

the human spirit that lives within all of us is truly evident in times like these. good man Johnathan for doing your part in this time of need for so many. that is the reason i love this channel for presenting the human side to the weather. much love 🤗

I am so heartbroken for all these folks going through these devastating tornadoes and losing everything. Thank you so much for helping the family get out of their home to safety. Thank you for helping the dog get back to his Mom. He was so scared and confused. You're a good guy and I will be recommending your content. God bless you. ❤

If the officer or EMT is the one leading on this video..If you aren't in service of some kind,you should be. Hearing you use the word "ambulatory" makes me think you are or were in Healthcare. Anyway, you were awesome with that family. That calm,reassuring assistance is just the thing needed here. I'm a nurse of 26yrs and I salute you.

God Bless This family and everyone that helped this family! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Imagine if community's came together outside of times of desperation. Its amazing to see community come together. I just wish it wasn't only recognized in times of despair. Amazing work by this journalist, also.

First responders are some of the most brave and selfless people. Thank you, you are what makes me proud to be American!

I like how you went and got other people to help while you filmed the whole thing. Superstar!

Wow. Just, wow. Thank you.

THANK YOU for this coverage!

Oh my gosh, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for being that "calm after the storm"🙏🏼❤🙏🏼 I am barely 2:00 into this and I'm tearing up because of your kind, calm willingness to help others! My family is in the Okemah area, all are thankfully okay (ya, we called 2 days ago), but to see the destruction is jaw dropping! Thank you for helping those that needed a hand & for staying calm in a AWFUL situation. Wow, gas leaks are no joke! Sending lots of love & prayers from California ❤❤

never seen a video of yours but this is all I needed to see. Thank you for helping these folks, youre awesome

I am 71 years old and I am from Kansas. You remind me of a friend of mine who was a storm chaser 50 years ago. He was just like you..i never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would ever witness another great Man like my friend was. Thank you for showing me there are still kind and caring men in this world...

Bless you for all you did and helping others who are just lost in a flood of emotions

To all those who have been affected by these terrifying weather occurrence , God be with you!😢🙏🏿💔

Thank you so much for helping this family

This guy is an angel. It is a shame when first responders ignore people like this.❤🙏❤️

Thanks for helping them! I subscribed. Good job!!

Great reporting as always Johnathan. I feel for these people. The tornado that hit Nashville in 2020 went through our subdivision I have lived in for 55+ years. It missed our house but destroyed 60+ houses in the neighborhood. It changed the landscape I have known since I was a young kid forever.

Great job doing God's work. You are one of his earthly angels! May God continue to bless you and utilize you always. Prayers and respect from a former CT volunteer EMT, now living in Florida. It's expected to be a tough, active hurricane season this year......

Prayers

Im a 56y/o woman and as an okie, I can attest folks help each other here. Its a great place to call home.

I cried for Courtney and Misha. So happy they're reunited.

Thank you for shareing this with the world my prayers are with you all, from Michigan.

Many Prayers for all those effected by this tragedy. 🙏🦋🙏🦋🙏

Thank you so much for covering this. We are completely devastated!!

I am so sorry for these people! My heart is hurting for them all! I pray they can all get their lives back and homes built back 🙏

Awesome coverage.. Glad you found fur baby❤️..

I’m so thankful I live where I live.

They are so calm when the explain what happened. God love this man's assisitence ! Prayers for their recovery and home repair. And he found the puppy ! I am in tears.

❤❤❤ Thank you kind sir.

Thank you for sharing this. Marvelous job in not sensationalizing it and handling both rolls presented to you.

Always look for the helpers...God bless you and big love to those of you who have lost so much!

I'm glad you were there to help this family❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Good luck to this family😢😢😢😢😢.

Mother Nature has a way of resetting life whenever she sees fit. Prayers for all concerned.

I’m watching from New Zealand and I was also watching the live weather feed when this happened. Very very heartbreaking take care everyone and I wish all the victims much happiness in the future

Good job John........you are a passionate person with a good heart....i hear it in your voice and actions....stay true and we Okies thank you......

Big Prayers for everyone involved.

It’s heartwarming to see individuals like this wonderful man helping the trapped family and others. I’d bet my bottom dollar he’s the type of person that reaches out and helps others before they themselves even realize they need help. His actions show all of us how we should treat our fellow mankind, with compassion, kindness, empathy and an open heart. I’m 68 and I remember when growing up when a situation came up and someone or a family was facing any type of hardships, neighbors, family, friends would all come together to help those it need for as long as it took. Thank you sir for showing and reminding us all that it shouldn’t take a disaster to bring us all together. May the good Lord bless you and all those who’ve lost everything.

Thank you so much for helping all those people

We live north of Bartlesville and watching that thing get closer and closer on radar gave me such a pit in my stomach… bless you!!!!

You're not only a journalist but. Hero! Truly, you're helping that family as you did was awesome... you're a wonderful person!

Glad you "pointed them out".

The word they cant describe is "shell shocked" God bless

God will bless you for your help with that family!

That touched my heart, I'm so glad she found her dog ,🙏

I am sitting her crying and thanking God that I have my home and family and feeling so sorry for all the loses in the devastating tornados. My prayers goes out to everyone.

Prayers for all who have been affected by all of these storms, lord give them comfort and strength Amen❤

That's so terrible. Prayers 🙏

Those poor people

This is what it’s all about…people helping people.

The key is to give folks hope in those wild times, tell 'em it's gonna be alright. Incredible people - they're showing some serious grit and a whole lotta backbone.🙋‍♂

Thank yall for helping them They are still devastated and in shock just going through the motions Im so sorry but glad they are ok

This man was leading people to safety. I’m in awe thank you sir! True leader and hero! Thank you again.

Oh Universe...please Bless this family with all you deem necessary. As I say it so mote it be!!! Bless the dog being so brave!!

This is so sad. One minute you have a home and within minutes everything is ripped out from under you. Homes can be rebuilt,but its the emotional impact ,the loss if cherrished objects, photos,keepsakes,beloved pets, beautiful trees ,not to even mention the loss of lives in these tornadoes. My heart goes out to all the victims and rescue services. Lets hope they all manage to rebuild their lives and mother nature doesnt return to destroy them any time soon.❤

Thank you!

Morning JONATHAN😢BE CAREFUL.....A MESS..😢😢..................

I'm so happy everyone is safe!!

Love all of you!

Good, great people helping each other. Bless everyone

Great job of helping the people ❤