A U.S. Border Patrol agent is fighting for his life after a twister tore through his Southwest Texas home, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The agent, whose name has not been released, was critically injured when the tornado struck his residence in Terrell County, late Sunday evening.
The swirling chaos hit close to home around 7:20 pm in the town of Sanderson, some 65 miles southeast of Fort Stockton, prompting local authorities to issue warnings. Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, monitoring the storm with aerial assistance, witnessed the tornado's descent from above the canyon where Sanderson is nestled, Fox San Antonio reports.
As the community reels from the sudden devastation, Sheriff Cleveland has called for prayers. "Please keep him and his family in your prayers," he echoed in the wake of the disaster. Several homes suffered destruction as the tornado ravaged the county, per ABC13.
Cleveland lauded the rapid response from surrounding areas as "overwhelming," with images sent by the sheriff capturing the extent of the tornado's impact. Despite the calamity, Cleveland assured that enough resources were currently deployed. "At this time we have enough resources deployed to the area and are not in need of any additional assistance," he stated, noting that all roads were clear of debris, and all residents were accounted for.
