Tornado Devastation: "The Wire" Actor's Son in Critical Condition After Being Thrown 300 Feet
Tray Chaney, the son of actor Tracy "Poot" Chaney from the HBO series "The Wire", is in critical condition after being thrown 300 feet during a tornado in Georgia on Thursday. The actor, known for his emotional portrayal of Poot, shared a video on Instagram of himself standing beside the remains of his leveled home, with his wife and him refusing to leave his son's side. His 18-year-old son, Malachi, was found unconscious in the woods behind their house and is currently in the intensive care unit with broken ribs and a fractured facial bone.
Key Takeaways:
- Tray Chaney's son, Malachi, was thrown 300 feet during a tornado in Georgia on Thursday, leaving him unconscious in the woods behind their house.
- Malachi is currently in the intensive care unit with broken ribs and a fractured facial bone.
- Tray Chaney and his wife are staying with their son in the hospital, refusing to leave his side.
- The tornado damaged at least 13 structures, and destroyed two, including Chaney's home, according to local news.
- Chaney's emotional post on Instagram urged people to cherish life as much as possible.
- Chaney's house was destroyed in the tornado, and he was left with his face in the mud and parts of his house on top of him.
- He is currently receiving support from his neighbors, who helped find his son after the tornado.
Statistics:
- At least 13 structures were damaged, and two were destroyed, including Chaney's home.
- Chaney's son, Malachi, was thrown 300 feet during the tornado.
- Malachi is currently in the intensive care unit with broken ribs and a fractured facial bone.
- The tornado hit on Thursday in Locust Grove, Georgia.
Sources:
- Tray Chaney's Instagram post
- Channel 11 Alive (Atlanta, GA)