1974 Forrest City Tornado Aftermath Footage
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Description
The footage shows the aftermath after a tornado came through Forrest City, including search and rescue workers, aid workers, damaged buildings, and people in hospitals. KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson speaks with two survivors and Mayor Bob Cope.
Content Warning
This video contains footage of Forrest City after a tornado. It shows footage of destroyed homes and buildings, people in the hospital, search and rescue workers and first responders clearing debris and looking for survivors, and possibly people killed by the tornado. It also contains people describing events, including people who were killed due to the tornado.
Creation Date
1974
Broad Creation Date
ca. June 7, 1974- ca. June 13, 1974
Subject/Interviewee
Bob Cope
Contributor
Cal Wasson, Salvation Army, American National Red Cross, Bob Cope
Publisher
Arkansas State University
Duration
00:12:09 minutes
Location
Forrest City (St. Francis County)
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