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It was the only thing left standing after a devasting tornado. American flag saved as a reminder of hope in a time of despair.

Four men worked to rescue the American flag from the home as the Leanna Scachetti captured it all on video.
Credit: Leanna Scachetti/WDBJ
Leanna Scachetti/WDBJ captured the video of four men rescuing the American flag.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. — It’s one of those moments that just gives you the chills. That’s after an American Flag was the only thing left standing after a devasting tornado hit in Franklin County, Virginia.

Four men worked to rescue the flag from the home as the Leanna Scachetti captured it all on video.

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A confirmed tornado touched down near Smith Mountain Lake. The tornado destroyed homes in the area.

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The storm outbreak Friday was part of a widespread system across the southern part of the nation.  

In North Carolina is prompted multiple tornado warnings. 

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