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Dexter Tornado: Boys Play Disc Golf In Front Of Tornado (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post  |  By Posted: 03/16/2012 7:41 pm

Disc Golf Tornado

We're pretty sure most people, when faced with a giant tornado so close to them, would run and take shelter. But that wasn't the case for these three teens, who instead opted to get in a few more minutes of disc golf.

In the video's info section, the boys defend their choice to ignore the impending tornado, saying they simply didn't know what else to do.

"Everyone here was stranded with no shelter to seek and no where to go," YouTube user nic9009 wrote. "It was a horrific situation and people here just dealt the best they could with out freaking out"

The devastating tornado hit Dexter, Mich., yesterday evening, leaving more than 100 homes and properties destroyed or damaged. Despite the destruction, Fire Chief Loren Yates told the Associated Press that no one was injured.

"We're confident that we're not missing anybody," Yates told the AP today.

Although she's thankful no one was hurt, journalist and Dexter resident Sharon Carty told Dexter Patch that they have a lot of rebuilding to do, and that seeing the town the way it is now is jarring.

"Walking around, seeing windows shattered in your friend's homes, peering into people's closets from the street, watching people walk up their living room stairs as if they were on some bizarre open-air movie set, was surreal," Carty told Dexter Patch.

To see Carty's photos of the tornado's aftermath, check out the slideshow over at Dexter Patch.

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Notice: The behavior portrayed in this video is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted by anyone. For more information on tornado safety, visit the National Weather Service, FEMA or the American Red Cross.

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We're pretty sure most people, when faced with a giant tornado so close to them, would run and take shelter. But that wasn't the case for these three teens, who instead opted to get in a few more minu...
We're pretty sure most people, when faced with a giant tornado so close to them, would run and take shelter. But that wasn't the case for these three teens, who instead opted to get in a few more minu...
 
 
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07:50 AM on 03/19/2012
Future recipients of a "Darwin Award" I'm sure.
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The Dude67
Question the official narrative
10:12 AM on 03/19/2012
For some reason your comment deriding me for not being more sensitive to the plight of the giant pizza costume theft epidemic was deleted - here's my response, enjoy:
Yes I can see you're upset. I'm guessing this is because years ago your neighbors stood around giggling as someone made off with your sense of humor.
10:44 AM on 03/19/2012
That is odd that my comment was deleted somehow. No derision on my part was ever intended though. I have a habit of putting myself in other peoples shoes and when I saw the video of the costume being stolen I merely didn't find the humor in the theft. You also didn't answer my question i see concerning if something of yours was stolen.
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pragmaticalpaula
"all is impermanent."
01:50 AM on 03/19/2012
The term "Crazy White Boys" come to mind. Why I don't know.
10:51 PM on 03/18/2012
Not every kid in this country has been wimpified - yet.
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verylargehat
05:56 PM on 03/19/2012
Because playing in the yard outside during a tornado is a true sign of manliness.

Won't you pound on your chest with your fists for us?
12:03 AM on 03/20/2012
Know how I know you're a pansy?
03:14 PM on 03/18/2012
They are young they think they are invincible.

All we have to worry about here in the UK is rain and if we are lucky a tiny bit of snow once every couple of years. We still moan constantly about our soggy averagely warm weather. I think after seeing the aftermath of truly terrible natural events like this we are feeling grateful that we rarely suffer extreme weather conditions.

www.madforgolf.co.uk
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Crisdean Wulver
We've got our priorities screwed up.
09:22 AM on 03/18/2012
I doubt I would have been flinging Frisbees into the thing, but anyone might have been mesmerized by such a sight. Most people will never see a tornado in their lifetime. And it's one of nature's most awesome displays.

In general, the southwest side of a tornado is the safest side, because they tend to travel northeast. If these kids were out in a big open area, there may have been no good place for them to seek shelter. If they had a car, it would probably make sense to try to get on the southwest side of the tornado. But even that wouldn't be a risk-free strategy. Their general path may be northeast, but they wind around a lot.
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salesdude
Army Kid, world traveler, defender of the people
12:05 AM on 03/18/2012
I guess you can't really blame them since after watching "Storm Chasers" everyone thinks they can chase and survive these things. The guys on the show make them look less threatening than they really are up close. Perhaps more people need to watch the CCTV footage from the high school here on HP as it get destroyed rather than episodes of "Storm Chasers".
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vetxcl
04:51 PM on 03/17/2012
Isn't science marvelous? Wind vectors and more importantly, natural selection are illustrated here.
04:06 AM on 03/17/2012
I hope they don't breed.
02:49 AM on 03/17/2012
You can't cure stupid!!
01:46 AM on 03/17/2012
cheating using the wind there should be a penalty
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Brad North
01:26 AM on 03/17/2012
Natural selection at work.
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sylvabugg2
I have gone to find myself.....
11:01 PM on 03/16/2012
Stupid is as stupid does. They say children are our future. Some future.
10:46 PM on 03/16/2012
I just bet they wear shorts in the wintertime with their heavy coats too. : P
08:45 PM on 03/16/2012
So what was the par on this course?
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BuckyJamesDio
This monkey's going to Heaven
08:11 PM on 03/17/2012
Not sure, but if you throw your driver just right, you can hit the 18th basket from the first tee.
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IfIonlyknew
Go ahead....Say something funny.
08:13 PM on 03/16/2012
If you want to get some good lift you need a little turbulent air.
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vetxcl
04:52 PM on 03/17/2012
I can imagine that these dudes had some lift of their own.