A tornado is a powerful reminder of Mother Nature’s fury. When one is headed your way, seeking shelter is your best chance for survival. On March 19, 2025, as an EF-1 tornado struck Gary, Indiana, Anthony Stanley and his son rushed outside to rescue pet dog, who was locked in a kennel. The son sprinted out first, quickly unlocking the kennel, with his father close behind. Sensing the impending danger, the dog followed them inside the house just in time. Moments later, a violent gust of wind ripped through, destroying both the kennel and the shed nearby.
This heart-pounding moment was fortunately captured by the Ring camera installed outside. The severe weather came on the heels of a series of deadly tornadoes that had recently swept across the United States, claiming many lives. While Anthony Stanley and his son were lucky, others weren’t so fortunate.
The footage of this adrenaline-filled rescue in Indiana sparked praise for the boy’s bravery in facing the storm to save his dog, though some viewers were more critical. “Let’s not act like the dog wasn’t outside in the rain the whole time right up until the tornado warning was issued,” one Redditor commented, which prompted a response from another user: “Exactly. Why’d they wait so long? Oh hell no. The dog would’ve been the first priority.”
Some users found it odd that the child decided to run outside first instead of Stanley, viewing this as an inappropriate action. “Considering the poor dog was locked up, it seems the family didn’t care much about it, except for the son. I think the kid went out without permission, and the father followed because he had no other choice. If the dog flew to China, it wouldn’t be the dad’s problem, but the son is a different story,” remarked another Redditor.
Others were more intrigued by the fact that the trampoline remained in place. While the shed and kennel were blown away, the trampoline stayed put despite the strong Indiana winds battering its frame. “As a former trampoline owner, that thing must be anchored all the way to China,” one user joked.
Some Redditors began sharing their own trampoline experiences, noting that many didn’t survive severe storms. One user recounted, “During Hurricane Charley in 2004, my trampoline was picked up and completely shredded my neighbor’s porch. The Trampoline Distribution System giveth and taketh away.”
