Police officer rescues K-9 partner during Deer Park tornado
When a police officer realized his K-9 partner was stuck in a patrol car as a tornado was about to hit Deer Park, Texas, he ran right into the storm.
Amid high winds, lightning, torrential rain, and near-zero visibility, Joel Nitchman raced toward the vehicle, which was parked in the lot of the police station.
Surveillance footage from the police department captures the harrowing moments as debris is flying and lightning strikes.
Watch the video to see the officer's daring dog rescue
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