Lee County, Ala., was hit hardest when deadly tornadoes tore through the southeast on Sunday.
By Sarah Kaplan and Sarah Kaplan Reporter for Speaking of Science Email Bio Follow Katie Mettler Katie Mettler Reporter covering breaking news and features Email Bio Follow March 5 at 2:41 PM BEAUREGARD, Ala. — Seven members of a single family were among the 23 killed in one of the regions hit hardest by deadly tornadoes that tore through the Southeast, officials said Tuesday.
A truck is crushed under trees near the home of Eric Sward. A tornado leveled much of the area on March 3. Officials worked throughout the day Monday to identify the dead, determine cause of death and notify the victims’ families.He activated a statewide network of coroners who voluntarily came to Lee County to help expedite the process. By 10 p.m. Monday night, all the victims’ bodies had been released to their families so they could begin funeral preparations.
Another victim, 53-year-old David Dean, was known around town as “Roaddog.” How the man got this nickname remains a mystery to Wes Jones, 36, who said Dean had an infectious laugh and deep capacity for love. “He was so funny," Jones said of Dean."There was nothing bad when he was around.”
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