Boy Scouts Praised in Tornado Aftermath

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Boy Scouts who came to each others' aid after a tornado that killed four of their comrades and injured 48 people were hailed as heroes Thursday for helping to administer first aid and search for victims buried in their flattened campsite. Iowa rescue workers cut through downed branches and dug through debris amid rain and lightning Wednesday night to reach the camp where the 93 boys, ages 13 to 18, had huddled for safety through the twister. They and 25 staff members were attending a weeklong leadership training camp.
Boy Scout officials said the scouts and their leaders were aware of weather alerts, but decided not to leave the Little Sioux Scout Ranch, in the Loess Hills, because of the bad weather on the way. "They were watching the weather and monitoring with a weather radio, listening for updates. The spot they were at was the lowest spot of camp; it was deemed to be the safest place.