Couple Miraculously Survives Tree on Camper During CNY Tornado

A Central New York couple is lucky to be alive after a massive tree came crashing down on their camper during a violent storm.

It happened in the dark early hours of the morning at The Landing Campground, as the storm tore through Vienna, leaving destruction and fear in its path.

The Mulvaney family, was staying in a trailer next door and quickly moved to the safest place they could during the storm—into moms room at the rear of the camper.

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Crawl Through Emergency Exit

A tree came down blocking their way out. They managed to open the emergency exit window and heard screams for help.

Those screams were coming from Patrick and Barbara Evans, both 86 years-old.

Without hesitation, Gary Kimball, who was staying with the Mulvaney's, crawled through the window and saw the Evans’ trailer had been crushed by a falling tree.

He rallied neighbors to help the two trapped inside the camper, climbing through storm debris and downed limbs to where the Evans couple was pinned.

Credit - Bobbie Jo Baker-Mulvaney

First Responders to the Rescue

Within minutes, first responders from the Vienna Fire Department arrived on scene and took control.

Despite the dangerous conditions, they worked swiftly and courageously to free the trapped couple.

Thanks to their heroic efforts, both Patrick and Barbara were miraculously rescued alive and taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. They are currently in stable condition.

Credit - Bobbie Jo Baker-Mulvaney