Confirmed tornado in Troup County leaves heavy damage
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A confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado in Troup County this morning has left heavy damage behind and a tiger on the run.
A tornado warning was issued for southern Troup County around 6:53 A.M. Alter the tornado moved through, trees were reported down across the southern portion of the county, as well as power lines. “People are reportedly trapped inside homes,” sources told CNAW.
LaGrange police advised road closures have been made, as well as asking all Troup County residents to stay off the road.
CNAW2NEWS.com has also confirmed a tiger is unaccounted for at Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain. If you make contact with the wild tiger, call 911 IMMEDIATELY and STAY inside your residence.
The American Red Cross has established a shelter in place for anyone affected by the storm at the West Point Gymnasium on Avenue D, according to West Point Police.
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