Angels of Joplin: When 'Butterfly People' Visit a Tornado-Struck Town

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Today's video is on the 'Butterfly People' of Joplin, Missouri, reportedly seen by children during the catastrophic tornado of May 2011. Special thanks to ‪@eastonradio‬ for originally recommending this story!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the images or footage shown in this video.

00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Before the Storm
01:22 - The Tornado Forms
01:51 - The Tornado Enters Joplin
02:11 - The Aftermath
02:59 - A Symbol of Hope
03:10 - Emily's Story
04:10 - The Legend of Butterfly People
04:42 - Part I: Mason's Story
07:51 - Part II: "Weren't they pretty?"
09:41 - Part III: Mysteries & Legends
10:30 - Other Stories
11:40 - Third Man Syndrome
12:15 - Questions & Conclusions

Personal Footage Used:
Joplin, MO Tornado May 22, 2011
Joplin tornado as veiwed from Joplin ...
Joplin Storm Passes Pierce City, Miss...
Joplin Tornado Escape. Joplin, Missou...
(5 of 5)The Joplin Tornado: EP 5 - De...

Sources:
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/m...
https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/torn...
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-w...
https://www.ky3.com/2022/05/21/eleven...

Music:
Contact  - The Tower of Light

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