A 9-year-old boy saves his parents after tornado flips truck and leaves both with broken backs

A heroic 9-year-old boy saved his parents and his uncle from a raging Oklahoma tornado when it threw their truck into a pile of trees.

Branson Baker, his father, and his mother were in a truck on the way to a friend’s storm shelter when the tornado struck late April.

“One of the most horrific scenes I’ve ever seen in my life,” Branson’s uncle, Johnny Baker said.

Nine-year-old Branson miraculously escaped injury when his parents were trapped in a tornado.

“The last thing Branson told them was, ‘Mom, Dad, please don’t die. I will be back,'” Branson’s uncle said.

Using lightning flashes to guide him, he ran a mile in 10 minutes to find help for his injured parents, Wayne and Lindy.

They are now recovering at OU Medical Center with various injuries, including broken necks, backs, hands, and ribs.

Wayne suffered a broken sternum and arm, as well as losing part of a finger.

Meanwhile, Lindy sustained injuries, including a punctured lung and fractures in her jaw and right hand.

‘[Branson said] “My Superman was trapped,”‘ said Johnny. “So, he had to become his Superman and go do what he had to go do. That’s exactly what he said: ‘I had to save my parents.”‘

The Bakers, who run a contracting business, are unable to work.

Meanwhile, Branson’s baseball team wore stickers to support the family during a recent game, which motivated Branson to hit a home run.

Johnny is hopeful about his brother and sister-in-law’s recovery, crediting Branson’s quick actions and strong faith during the devastating Oklahoma tornado incident.

A GoFundMe page created for the family praised Branson as a hero, describing him as small but mighty.

It highlighted his courage and suggested that he was already on the path to greatness.

The Oklahoma tornado that trapped the Bakers was classified as an EF4, the most severe category.

According to the National Weather Service, it was the first of its intensity in the state since 2016.

Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, bore the brunt of the storm’s impact, experiencing some of the worst damage, per the Daily Mail.

Oklahoma faced a devastating weekend with twenty-two tornadoes, claiming the lives of four people, including an infant.

Sixty-two individuals suffered cuts or piercings, while seventy-seven were injured from falls.

Seven people sustained injuries from poisonous substances, fifty-nine were struck by objects, and fifty-six were injured while on the road, said the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt expressed astonishment at the widespread devastation during a Sunday press conference in Sulphur.

He noted that it seemed like every downtown business had been destroyed.

He also conveyed his condolences in a statement issued Sunday morning, expressing sympathy for those who lost loved ones in the tornadoes that struck Oklahoma the previous night.

“Thank you to Oklahoma Emergency Management and those who have worked through the night to keep Oklahomans safe and have worked to clear debris and assess damage,” the governor said.

Stitt also declared a state of emergency in 12 counties as crews worked to clear debris and assess damage from severe storms that caused power lines to fall.

What should you do during a tornado?

During a tornado, acting quickly is essential for safety, said the National Weather Service.

Here’s what you can do:

• Stay informed by listening to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watches and warnings.
• If you’re home during a tornado warning, seek shelter in your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Remember to bring your pets if possible.
• Follow tornado drill procedures at your workplace or school and proceed to designated tornado shelters calmly and quickly. Avoid large open areas like cafeterias or gymnasiums.
• If you’re caught outside during a tornado, seek shelter in a sturdy building immediately. Sheds, mobile homes, and tents are not safe. Find a secure building if possible.
• Avoid being in a vehicle during a tornado. Drive to the nearest shelter if possible. If you can’t reach safety, crouch in your car and cover your head, or seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch.

Watch Branson’s story when he saved his parents from the Oklahoma tornado below:

You can support the Bakers during these challenging times by contributing to their GoFundMe campaign.