WELLINGTON, Fla. — The Delgado family will never forget Oct. 9, last week’s tragic reality. A pile of rubble is what’s left of their home after a devastating tornado ripped through their community in Wellington. Despite the outcome, they are alive — and externally grateful their lives were spared.
"Every time I come by here, I get sad because, it’s crazy what happened," Ramiro Pedro Delgado said. "It's by God’s help, I'm alive."
Ramiro Delgado of Wellington, says his family of 14 will have to rebuild after losing their home last week. A tornado tore through his home, leaving his 5-year-old with a broken leg. pic.twitter.com/F01oLyrzgJ
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He was at his home with his family of 14 when they went through the unthinkable. He says his 18-year-old daughter called for help during the harrowing moments. WPTV obtained those 911 calls on Wednesday.
"A tornado hit my house! They're under the building," Yuri Delgado said.
The 911 operator responded, "Ma'am. Ma'am. What's going on?"
Then Yuri replied, "A tornado hit my house."
Delgado said it all happened too fast — and moments later, his family was under the wreckage. He adds fire crews helped his family out of the rubble.
After the search and rescue, Delgado says his friend and his son were taken to the hospital.
"My younger son, 5 years old, broke his leg. But thank God he is recovering," Delgado said.
He added his friend underwent surgery after suffering a scalp laceration.
The family will have to start from square one and rebuild. Delgado said it's a tragedy turned into a blessing.
"Although we lost material things, little by little we will recover," stated Delgado. "Life is the greatest blessing," replied WPTV reporter Zitlali Solache.
"Life is the greatest gift we have in this world," replied Delgado.
He says it's a miracle to be alive and their lives will be forever changed after this incident. Delgado adds they will be staying with family until they find a place to live. Click here to donate to their GoFundMe.
