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rl6214

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8. That's too bad, dangerous job.

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Original post)

Sun Jun 2, 2013, 11:12 AM

Jun 2013

Died doing what they loved protecting others.

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Storm chasers killed during tornadoes [View all] dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 OP

More here maddezmom Jun 2013 #1

May they rest in peace. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #10

Bad deal. But it is a risky hobby. Some people skydive, some climb mountains. If they enjoy.... Logical Jun 2013 #2

It was more than just a 'hobby' Cirque du So-What Jun 2013 #4

Job/Hobby ok. He had a reality TV show. Sold DVDs. But he did contribute.... Logical Jun 2013 #12

they had the ultimate tornado experience and probably blew their minds Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #25

Over the Rainbow ThoughtCriminal Jun 2013 #28

Not a hobby at all. The info they gathered saved lives. alphafemale Jun 2013 #17

And had a reality show. n-t Logical Jun 2013 #18

We get it. Being on TV negates any accomplishments Hugabear Jun 2013 #19

No, I love reality TV. Great accomplishment of the USA! n-t Logical Jun 2013 #20

So science that saves lives came from entertainment. certainly is not going to come from government. alphafemale Jun 2013 #21

Did you watch the show? Ever? Hyped up drama shit. I do not think.... Logical Jun 2013 #22

Making meterolgy cool was awesome. alphafemale Jun 2013 #36

Yes, because 'Storm Chasers' = 'Jersey Shore' right? Hugabear Jun 2013 #32

So what? cordelia Jun 2013 #42

Tragic Cirque du So-What Jun 2013 #3

It was just a matter of time before a chaser was killed. Itchinjim Jun 2013 #5

I've been thinking that the last couple days. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2013 #40

Tragic. I guess his son was 24 but as a dad I'm not sure if I would ever take my son into... Poll_Blind Jun 2013 #6

Oh man, that's sad laundry_queen Jun 2013 #7

What happened? RobertEarl Jun 2013 #41

That's too bad, dangerous job. rl6214 Jun 2013 #8

watched them on the show warrior1 Jun 2013 #9

Apparently not careful enough proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #15

I think he means comparatively laundry_queen Jun 2013 #24

As these storm chasers take bigger risks to capture the best images Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #11

I agree. When I think of a really dangerous job, I think of something like deep-sea welding. Poll_Blind Jun 2013 #14

Also, one from Austin working for the Weather Channel ... ananda Jun 2013 #13

Oklahoma series of tornadoes were very off the charts that night. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #16

RIP. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #23

Storm chasers do a service for this country. May they rest in peace. hrmjustin Jun 2013 #26

They died doing what they loved. Terra Alta Jun 2013 #27

TWISTEX FarCenter Jun 2013 #29

That's what I mean when I talk about legitimate research. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #30

Those guys save countless lives every year laundry_queen Jun 2013 #31

According to poster above, none of that means anything Hugabear Jun 2013 #33

Well, if they were the sort to do all the over-the-top fakey kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #38

Oh no! I remember Tim's crew from TV. I am so sad to hear about this, and offer my GreenPartyVoter Jun 2013 #34

tornadoes are to be avoided or else.... spanone Jun 2013 #35

You don't tug on Superman's cape. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #37

Way too early for this... hootinholler Jun 2013 #39

There is still a lot of research done on tornadoes to increase warning time strategery blunder Jun 2013 #43

About Tim Samaras, and spotters pay tribute. Iterate Jun 2013 #44

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #45