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Man Rescued After Being Pinned Under Collapsed Roof
June 12, 2026
An Illinois man was pinned under his collapsed roof. His injured wife tried to clear away the debris, and a storm chaser leapt into action to help dig Gary Rymek out. Two police officers quickly joined the effort and removed Gary from the rubble. The rescue took place Thursday after a massive tornado tore through the small town of Streator, Illinois. Inside Edition spoke with Gary and his wife from the hotel where they are now staying.





































































































































































