Solemn tornado broadcast interrupted by dog on lawnmower

A news report assessing the damage in Malakoff, Texas was paused when reporters discovered a dog, perched atop a lawnmower.
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Heather Dockray
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In the past week, tornados have caused damage and havoc throughout the state of Texas -- but one dog stayed chill, throughout it all.

Andrea Martinez, reporting for local news station KYTX, was assessing damage in Malakoff, Texas when she came across a very strange sight. Amidst the rubble and devastation, she discovered a totally relaxed dog, perched atop a lawnmower.


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It's unclear if the dog had stayed there throughout the duration of the tornado, or if this lawnmower was just his hang spot. Either way, the dog seems completely indifferent to the screams and laughter of the reporters.

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He's in his happy space, reporters. Atop a lawnmower, in a field of rubble, practicing his great dog posture.

He will outlive us all.  

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

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