OK Tornado Kills 3 Veteran Storm Chasers

                                      The remains of the vehicle in which the 3 storm chasers were killed in OK Friday. 

Three veteran storm chasers were among the 10 people killed following Friday's EF3 tornado in El Reno, Okla.

According to The Weather Channel, renowned researcher and storm chaser Tim Samaras, 55, his son Paul Samaras, 24, and his chase partner Carl Young, 45, passed away after they were overtaken by the multiple-vortex tornado, which appeared to be in the midst of a sharp change in direction.

The Storm Prediction Center issued a statement Sunday, saying it was terribly saddened by Tim Samaras' death.  "Samaras was a respected tornado researcher and friend ... who brought to the field a unique portfolio of expertise in engineering, science, writing and videography," the center's statement said.

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While his father was known for advancing the science of severe meteorology, Paul Samaras was known for his artistic talents and his ability to capture Mother Nature's worst by camera.   These images are some of Paul's favorites.

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