Umpire saves 7-year-old from dust devil during Florida baseball game.
TL;DR
An umpire at a youth baseball game in Jacksonville, Florida, quickly pulled a 7-year-old catcher out of a dust devil that formed around him during a pitch. Dust devils are not tornadoes, but they can produce winds of up to 45 mph and are common in dry, dusty or sandy areas. The incident highlights the importance of safety measures during outdoor activities.
- Watch: Florida umpire snatches 7-year-old catcher from dust devil The Washington Post
- Watch: Dust devil disrupts a Florida baseball game NBC News
- Umpire Rescues 7-Year-Old from Dust Devil During Baseball Game: 'Never Seen Anything Like That' PEOPLE
- WATCH: Dust devil engulfs 7-year-old at youth baseball game in Florida WFTV Orlando
- Dust devil disrupts youth baseball game. See what happens next CNN
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