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The Tornado Dog: Firulais’ Miraculous Return from the Oklahoma Storm

When a devastating tornado tore through Oklahoma, the Hernandez family feared they had lost everything — especially their beloved dog, Firulais. The violent storm shredded homes, twisted metal, and swallowed entire neighborhoods. Amid the chaos, Firulais vanished without a trace.

Captured on the family’s Ring camera was a terrifying sight: Firulais being lifted nearly eighty feet into the air, spinning helplessly against the raging storm before disappearing into the gray sky. The family feared the worst.

Yet, as dawn broke, a faint bark pierced through the destruction. Covered in dust, trembling and weak, Firulais limped back home. Miraculously, he had survived the impossible.

Veterinarians later confirmed that Firulais had no broken bones — only cuts, bruises, and severe dehydration. A dog surviving such a violent tornado, from being swept away to returning home, is an extraordinary rarity.

The viral video of Firulais’ airborne ordeal quickly spread worldwide, earning him the nickname “The Oklahoma Miracle Dog.” Millions watched his disappearance and rejoiced in his brave return.

Now, as the Hernandez family rebuilds their lives, Firulais remains close by — cautious and fragile, yet full of life and hope. To them, Firulais is more than a pet; he is a living symbol of resilience, love, and the miraculous power of survival.

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