FILE – 3 dead following violent storms and tornadoes in Tennessee, North Carolina
The outbreak of severe and deadly weather continued Wednesday with severe storms from the Carolinas to the Midwest, with deaths reported in two states.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A 10-year-old Tennessee boy is fighting for his life following a heartbreaking incident in his neighborhood following a statewide outbreak of severe weather.
The young boy was swept away by water that rushed into a storm drain, leaving him in critical condition, according to Rutherford County Schools. The school district made the announcement Thursday morning after an outpouring of love and support from the community for Superintendent Jimmy Sullivan, his family and especially his son, Asher.
“We have received many requests from people wanting to help us, but what the family really needs right now is tons of prayers,” said the school board, which was hosting a volunteer vigil for the community at its offices .
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Asher was seriously injured last night after the storms when he was swept into a storm drain in their neighborhood. (Jimmy Sullivan/Facebook)
Sullivan shared details of his son’s current condition on his personal Facebook page.
“Asher needs a miracle,” he said.
Sullivan said that while his neighbors helped pick up storm debris and put up fences, neighborhood children played in the water in the streets. Asher got caught in storm drains and was swept beneath neighborhood streets.
“He eventually came out in a drainage ditch and CPR was administered for a while,” Sullivan recounted. “His heartbeat has been restored but the damage is significant.”
Sullivan said her son’s lungs were severely damaged and he didn’t show much brain activity aside from muscle twitches.
“Specifically, pray for his lungs to heal and, most importantly, for his brain activity to occur,” he added.
Wednesday evening, western parts of Rutherford County were placed on lockdown. Tornado emergency – the National Weather Service’s most severe warning – for a confirmed tornado in the Eagleville area.
Extreme weather has wreaked havoc across the country this week, with Wednesday marking the second most active period. severe weather day of the year after nearly 400 combined reports of damage the winds, hail And tornadoes.
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