Discovery Channel Storm Chaser Tim Samara and his son Paul Samaras were killed in Friday’s tornado in El Reno, Oklahoma. The devastating storm system took a total of 12 lives in Oklahoma according to published reports.
Tim Samaras, 55, his son Paul Samaras, 24, and Carl Young, 45, all died while chasing the EF3 Tornado that struck Oklahoma Friday night.
According to their Twistex Facebook page:
“Tim Samaras, his son, Paul Samaras, and Carl Young lost their lives in the El Reno, OK tornado. This is a devastating loss to the meteorological, research, and storm chasing communities.”
TFLcar interviewed Paul Samaras at his Colorado home and profiled his storm chasing vehicle three years ago. In the video Paul Samaras talks about the dangers of chasing Tornadoes and his passion for the science of Tornado producing storms.
You can watch that interview and profile video below.
Tony Laubach recently wrote on the Twistex Facebook page:
“I ask that you keep the families in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. There is some comfort in knowing these men passed on doing what they loved… Your support means the world.”
