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Deadly tornadoes devastate towns in six states

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Mike Castle hugs his daughter Nikki Castle after locating the father-daughter necklace he meant to gift to Nikki for Christmas, after the tornado in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S. December 11, 2021. Reuters
Mike Castle hugs his daughter Nikki Castle after locating the father-daughter necklace he meant to gift to Nikki for Christmas, after the tornado in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S. December 11, 2021. Reuters
Tornado damage is seen after extreme weather hit the region December 12, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. - Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through five US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead Saturday in what President Joe Biden said was 'one of the largest' storm outbreaks in history. AFP
Tornado damage is seen after extreme weather hit the region December 12, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. - Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through five US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead Saturday in what President Joe Biden said was 'one of the largest' storm outbreaks in history. AFP
A woman searches for valuables amidst the remnants of a home on Saturday, Dec.11, 2021, on Highway F in Defiance, Mo. tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
A woman searches for valuables amidst the remnants of a home on Saturday, Dec.11, 2021, on Highway F in Defiance, Mo. tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
A large semi trailer is flipped over and pushed against a building in Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight as a storm system tore through a candle factory in Kentucky, an Amazon facility in Illinois and a nursing home in Arkansas. AP
A large semi trailer is flipped over and pushed against a building in Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight as a storm system tore through a candle factory in Kentucky, an Amazon facility in Illinois and a nursing home in Arkansas. AP
Residents along Murrell Rd. survey the damage from overnight storms that ripped through their community,  Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 in Dickson Co., Tenn. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
Residents along Murrell Rd. survey the damage from overnight storms that ripped through their community, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 in Dickson Co., Tenn. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
Workers try to leave the scene of a house destroyed by a tornado in Campbellsville, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.  Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
Workers try to leave the scene of a house destroyed by a tornado in Campbellsville, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
A car sits under a house destroyed by a tornado in Campbellsville, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
A car sits under a house destroyed by a tornado in Campbellsville, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday. AP
A car sits in the debris caused by a tornado in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
A car sits in the debris caused by a tornado in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
A damaged uprooted tree is seen leaning against Monette Manor nursing home on December 12, 2021 in Monette, Arkansas. AFP
A damaged uprooted tree is seen leaning against Monette Manor nursing home on December 12, 2021 in Monette, Arkansas. AFP
Luke Schockley moves debris from a tornado inside his parent in-law's house in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Luke Schockley moves debris from a tornado inside his parent in-law's house in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
 Amanda Nichols holds a pet rabbit that she helped to rescue from underneath the debris of a collapsed home that was destroyed after it was hit by a tornado late Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Amanda Nichols holds a pet rabbit that she helped to rescue from underneath the debris of a collapsed home that was destroyed after it was hit by a tornado late Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Tornado damage is seen after extreme weather hit the region December 12, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Tornado damage is seen after extreme weather hit the region December 12, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Authorities survey damage from a tornado is seen in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing several people overnight. AP
Authorities survey damage from a tornado is seen in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing several people overnight. AP
Twisted metal and chunks of concrete crushing vehicles, are all that is left of the Amazon Hub in Edwardsville, Illinois on Saturday, December 11, 2021. UPI
Twisted metal and chunks of concrete crushing vehicles, are all that is left of the Amazon Hub in Edwardsville, Illinois on Saturday, December 11, 2021. UPI
Mark Schreiber and Zachary Schreiber pray with a neighbor affected by the damage after devastating tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S., December 11, 2021. Reuters
Mark Schreiber and Zachary Schreiber pray with a neighbor affected by the damage after devastating tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S., December 11, 2021. Reuters
Dog owner Derrick Starks, left, Chris Buchanan, center and Niki Thompson, right, both from neighboring counties, attempt to rescue Cheyenne, the dog, from a tornado damaged home in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Dog owner Derrick Starks, left, Chris Buchanan, center and Niki Thompson, right, both from neighboring counties, attempt to rescue Cheyenne, the dog, from a tornado damaged home in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Timothy McDill stands near his tornado-damaged home in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states Friday, killing dozens of people overnight. AP
Timothy McDill stands near his tornado-damaged home in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states Friday, killing dozens of people overnight. AP
Buildings are demolished in downtown Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, after a tornado traveled through the region Friday night. A monstrous tornado killed dozens of people in Kentucky and the toll was climbing Saturday after severe weather ripped through at least five states, leaving widespread devastation. AP
Buildings are demolished in downtown Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, after a tornado traveled through the region Friday night. A monstrous tornado killed dozens of people in Kentucky and the toll was climbing Saturday after severe weather ripped through at least five states, leaving widespread devastation. AP
Missy Hendrickson salvages items from her apartment after it was destroyed by a tornado late Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Missy Hendrickson salvages items from her apartment after it was destroyed by a tornado late Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
A car wrecked by a tornado sits on top of another car in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
A car wrecked by a tornado sits on top of another car in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Gov. Bill Lee surveys tornado damage outside the fire department in Dresden, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Gov. Bill Lee surveys tornado damage outside the fire department in Dresden, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
 A 1935 Ford coupe is rescued from the wreckage of a garage after it was destroyed by a tornado late Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AF[
A 1935 Ford coupe is rescued from the wreckage of a garage after it was destroyed by a tornado late Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AF[
This Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, satellite photo provided by Maxar shows an overview of downtown Mayfield, Ky., after a tornado caused heavy damage in the area. AP
This Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, satellite photo provided by Maxar shows an overview of downtown Mayfield, Ky., after a tornado caused heavy damage in the area. AP
A street sign is seen through the broken windshield of a car after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states, in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 11, 2021. Reuters
A street sign is seen through the broken windshield of a car after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states, in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 11, 2021. Reuters
Local firefighters, EMS and first responders check for survivors trapped in homes and vehicles in the neighborhood off Creekwood Avenue in Bowling Green, Ky., early Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Local firefighters, EMS and first responders check for survivors trapped in homes and vehicles in the neighborhood off Creekwood Avenue in Bowling Green, Ky., early Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Search are rescue crews work at the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory early Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Ky. AP
Search are rescue crews work at the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory early Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Ky. AP
Christopher Bowlin, 24, sits by a fire outside his home to boil eggs and stay warm after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states, in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 11, 2021. Reuters
Christopher Bowlin, 24, sits by a fire outside his home to boil eggs and stay warm after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states, in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 11, 2021. Reuters
Tornado damage is seen after extreme weather hit the region December 11, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Tornado damage is seen after extreme weather hit the region December 11, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
The sun sets over tornado damage in Dresden, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
The sun sets over tornado damage in Dresden, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. AP
Jessica Hart salvages items from a home that was destroyed after a tornado ripped through town Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Jessica Hart salvages items from a home that was destroyed after a tornado ripped through town Friday evening on December 12, 2021 in Mayfield, Kentucky. AFP
Bridget Avery embraces her friend Derrick Starks after helping him retrieve family mementos and a photo album from the destroyed home of Starks' uncle, in the aftermath of a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 12, 2021. Reuters
Bridget Avery embraces her friend Derrick Starks after helping him retrieve family mementos and a photo album from the destroyed home of Starks' uncle, in the aftermath of a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 12, 2021. Reuters
An American flag hangs from a damaged tree Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Mayfield, Ky. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across several states Friday, killing multiple people. AP
An American flag hangs from a damaged tree Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Mayfield, Ky. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across several states Friday, killing multiple people. AP
A book lay among debris in a destroyed house after a tornado in Dawson Springs, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021
A book lay among debris in a destroyed house after a tornado in Dawson Springs, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021
The remains of Dawson Springs Primitive Baptist Church after a tornado in Dawson Springs, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped across the middle of the U.S. on Friday. AP
The remains of Dawson Springs Primitive Baptist Church after a tornado in Dawson Springs, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped across the middle of the U.S. on Friday. AP
Ronald Hayes sits in a shelter in Wingo, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after his home was destroyed by a tornado that ripped through the town on the evening of Dec. 10, 2021. AP
Ronald Hayes sits in a shelter in Wingo, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after his home was destroyed by a tornado that ripped through the town on the evening of Dec. 10, 2021. AP
A dog sits in a cage next to a sleeping man inside a shelter in Wingo, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after residents were displaced by a tornado that caused severe damage in the area. AP
A dog sits in a cage next to a sleeping man inside a shelter in Wingo, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after residents were displaced by a tornado that caused severe damage in the area. AP
Tamara Yekinni hugs a friend outside a shelter in Wingo, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after residents were displaced by a tornado that caused severe damage in the area. Yekinni is an employee at a candle factory where employees were killed and injured by the storm. AP
Tamara Yekinni hugs a friend outside a shelter in Wingo, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, after residents were displaced by a tornado that caused severe damage in the area. Yekinni is an employee at a candle factory where employees were killed and injured by the storm. AP
A road sign is seen damaged in the aftermath of a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 12, 2021. Reuters
A road sign is seen damaged in the aftermath of a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S. December 12, 2021. Reuters
Choi Won-suk wschoi@koreatimes.co.kr


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