Quebec homeowner recalls moment tornado hit his farmhouse west of Montreal
- Daniel Gélinas witnessed his home in Très-Saint-Rédempteur being destroyed by a tornado near the Ontario-Quebec border.
- He quickly sought shelter in the basement with his dog before the tornado hit, causing significant damage to his property.
- Gelinas and his wife acted promptly upon seeing the imminent danger, emphasizing the importance of seeking cover during extreme weather.
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Quebec homeowners recall scramble to safety as tornado touched down west of Montreal
MONTREAL — Residents west of Montreal recounted on Tuesday the moment when a tornado tore through their communities, taking only a few seconds to rip apart homes, vehicles and farm buildings.
Quebec Homeowner Recalls Moment Tornado Hit His Farmhouse West of Montreal
A homeowner in western Quebec is recounting a narrow escape after his home was hit by a tornado on May 27 afternoon. Daniel Gélinas was having a coffee in his house in Très-Saint-Rédempteur, near the Ontario-Quebec border, when he noticed swirling clouds and saw part of his deck fly by. He said he just had time to grab his dog and run to the basement before the tornado hit, ripping the roof off his home, flattening his garage and scattering his …
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