Streator twister: Photographer helps rescue man trapped beneath particles

STREATOR, Ill. – A contract photographer documenting twister harm in Streator discovered himself in the midst of a dramatic rescue after serving to save a person trapped beneath the rubble of his house.

The backstory:

Scott Lasker was recording video within the aftermath of a twister that touched down locally when he heard a lady screaming for assist. The girl advised him her husband was trapped beneath particles and unable to get out.

Lasker instantly rushed to assist, utilizing his fingers to take away particles whereas ready for emergency crews to reach. The rescue was captured on digicam.

“I started rolling on this tornado,” Lasker mentioned. “As I was doing that, a woman was screaming. I was able to help remove a big door. His leg was broken. Out of the situation he was in, it was very dramatic. I hope he’s going to be okay.”

Lasker mentioned police quickly arrived and assisted with the rescue efforts. Emergency crews later transported the injured man to a hospital.

The man’s accidents included a number of damaged bones, however he’s anticipated to get better.

Lasker, who has labored as a photographer for 20 years, mentioned he has coated numerous storms and disasters however has by no means skilled something like this.

“It was very dramatic,” he mentioned. “I’m just glad I was there to help.”

Several potential tornadoes have been reported throughout Chicagoland as extreme climate handed by way of the realm, prompting a slew of watches and warnings. The storm system settled round 9 p.m.