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Ala. paramedic recalls pulling tornado victim from rubble

By Venton Blandin
WHNT 19

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A paramedic who answered the call for help during a tornado in November 1989 is remembering what happened 20 years ago.

For those who were in Huntsville 20 years ago, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long, but a lot of people in the area relive those memories every year.

WHNT NEWS 19 sat down with First Responder Kenneth Burke to talk about that November day. He told WHNT NEWS 19 he came across something he will never forget.

Full story: Burke heard calls for help and climbed onto the rubble