Famed storm chasers among victims of latest Oklahoma tornado outbreak (Photos)

Three men who had dedicated themselves to furthering the knowledge and science of severe weather were among those killed Friday in a deadly twister that struck El Reno, Oklahoma. Tim Samaras, his son Paul, and their chase partner Carl Young, were well-known within the weather enthusiast community but also known to many Americans following their appearance on a television show.  Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

Storm chasers Tim Samaras (R) and Carl Young (L) are seen in this promotional image from Discovery Channel. Both men were killed in Friday's tornado outbreak.
Storm chasers Tim Samaras (R) and Carl Young (L) are seen in this promotional image from Discovery Channel. Both men were killed in Friday’s tornado outbreak. Click the image to view a slideshow of images from the event.

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