Search and rescue resumes after at least 23 killed by tornado in Lee County
Search and rescue operations are resuming this morning after emergency personnel were forced to call off efforts Sunday night because of darkness and dangerous debris.
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Search and rescue operations are resuming this morning after emergency personnel were forced to call off efforts Sunday night because of darkness and dangerous debris.
At least 23 people are dead after two strong tornadoes ripped through southern Lee County Sunday, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells The Plainsman. The number could continue to rise as search crews continue comb the area Monday morning.
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