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And so they were readythey thought," said Hooker during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" with Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. While some winds are expected to remain Tuesday, the day will shape up to be much more comfortable and peaceful, with partly sunny skies and high temperatures in the low 50s. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. Nikolas Lanum is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Her mom and her dad encouraged her and supported her to live life to the full.". Early Monday, the NWS reported the severe weather threat most likely to be at its greatest Monday between 7 a.m. and noon, along and south of Interstate 80, potentially extending into Chicago. Hooker said it was Annistyn's favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. She was the best kid. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. Market data provided by Factset. Gov. Now the community of 6,000 is rallying for the Rackleys again this time with prayer, as a tornado spawned by a wave of storms that left destruction and death across six states Friday night killed the 9-year-old and left her mother, Meghan, a kindergarten teacher, unresponsive in the hospital with multiple broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. Annistyn's father, Trey Rackley, suffered cuts and bruises. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She was the strongest kid.". With your steadfast spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless.. Lee's stance on anti-drag law, Man dead after pedestrian crash on East Shelby Drive, More storms expected today with severe weather possible late tonight, Everything you need to know to prepare for severe weather, Florida father & son killed on hunting trip during storms in Tennessee, Kentucky safety agency to investigate tornado deaths at candle factory, Federal disaster declared after deadly storms in Tennessee, 'Im drying them out trying not to cry': Tornado survivors salvage pictures, any memories after neighborhood wiped out. "In spite of everything, she was just always so brave, just you would never know, she was always smiling. ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. "And she did," Hooker tells PEOPLE, "right up till the tornado killed her. "Where's their safe place going to be? "She was the best kid. The front door was in a tree behind the house. Hooker said Annistyn's parents learned when she was 2 months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts don't develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. Copyright 2022 KAIT. Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. From left, Annistyn Rackley with sisters Avalinn and Lani. Rain and embedded storms will continue, mainly this morning before activity diminishes in the afternoon. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. West of St Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and typical grandmother, died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. "The loss, it is exponential," Mandi Alexander, a friend of Meghan's, said at an emotional gathering of some 200 people Sunday at a riverside park to memorialize the young girl, TV station KAIT reported. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/jjEInxieGQ. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. EYEWITNESS TO DEADLY KENTUCKY TORNADO DISCUSSES STATE OF COMMUNITY: WE LOST OUR HISTORY. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Sandra Hooker shared a picture of the family's three young girls taken just minutes before the storm hit Caruthersville, located along the Mississippi River near the Tennessee border. The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado caused that damage , which has left the family to count their blessings, despite extensive damage to their home. "Where I felt like I was losing the grip on her and I let my phone go and I grabbed her and pulled her back in, and next thing I know we were dropped in a field," Rackley said. We are so encouraged by the strength of and determination you have shown during this very difficult time, the letter said. Although widespread rain is expected to come to an end around noon, some isolated showers are possible in the afternoon. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. Those included one in far western Joliet and one on the far north side of Naperville. A heartbreaking photo shows a young girl sheltering in a bathtub with her sisters moments before she was killed by a tornado as devastating storms ripped across To prove they were in their safe space with the storm approaching, the girls mom texted her Aunt Sandy a photo of the three in and next to the bathtub all of them smiling, 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favourite doll. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. "She was born with biliary atresia. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Another Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Jasper and southeast Porter counties in Indiana. 7-year-old Avalinn Rackley broke her vertebrae in the same storm that destroyed her family home and took the life of her older sister.. After a successful surgery on Wednesday, Meghan is currently in rehab in Cape Girardeau. He and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna, are no longer in the hospital. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Just before 10 a.m., a Tornado warning was issued for central DuPage County, "with a thunderstorm capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado over Warrenville and Naperville.". She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE. ", "Trey said Lani had gotten out of the tub and he got on top of her, on the floor," adds Hooker. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. More shocking was a trailer which had been parked Legal Statement. Hooker reflected on the 9-year-old's perseverance in her young life, following a diagnosis of a rare live disease. Family of Missouri Tornado Victim Annistyn Rackley Pays Tribute Human Interest Younger Sibling of 9-Year-Old Missouri Tornado Victim: Now 'I'll Have to Be the Kentucky tornado: Facebook groups race to reunite people with belongings including boats, bills and photos found strewn more than 100 miles away, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. Ms Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. The Caruthersville community held a service Sunday to honor Annistyn Rackley and keep her family in their thoughts. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, See the damage of the tornado that tore through Kentucky and other states, Kentucky tornado survivors share stories of their terrifying experience, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. "Meghan is fighting for her life," says Meghan's aunt, Sandra Hooker, 62, who is also a teacher. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. Ms Hooker said that Annistyns family hadnt yet unpacked from their 4 December move from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. Lote en Mirador del Lago:3.654 m2.Excelente vista al Lago, LOTE EN EL CONDADO DE 1430 m2, EN COSQUIN. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. "Some rain could be heavy at times, and a few storms could be on the strong/severe side during the morning hours," NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman says. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home on Friday evening. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Hooker said. Ms Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, killing one of the children. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. Ava was still in pediatric intensive care as of Monday afternoon. "All of them were absolutely covered in mud from head to toe," Hooker says of the immediate aftermath. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. In this undated photo provided by Sandra Hooker, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. When Annistyn Rackley was born with a rare liver disease that required major surgery at just 2 months old, small-town Caruthersville, Missouri hard against the Mississippi River in the rural southeast corner of the state poured out its heart to raise funds for the family's medical expenses. They had an acre lot surrounded on three sides by a field. '", Trey told her that the chaos sounded like a loud train, "and then he was up in the air, and trying to hold Lani. Market data provided by Factset. In this Dec. 10, 2021, photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. The stuff was just strewn everywhere.". Who are the victims of the Kentucky tornadoes devastating the midwest? But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. As the storm moves to the east, Monday after 12 p.m. is expected to be mainly dry, with a slight chance of isolated showers in some areas through the evening commute. According to the NWS, quarter-sized hail is also possible in those areas. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. Ava Rackley, 7, had huddled in the bathtub with her two sisters, 3-year-old Lonnie, and 9-year-old Annistyn. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Ms Hooker said. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalised. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackley's grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Ms Hooker said. All rights reserved. Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. But whatever happens we know that God's will will be done," Hooker added. All rights reserved. Legal Statement. Annistyn Rackley was photographed clutching a doll while huddled next to her sister in the family's bathtub while her other sister kneeled in front of them. Tight rotation in this area may produce a brief tornado at any moment. "I was flying around in that tornado," said Avalinn Rackley, 7, whose 9-year-old sister Annistyn was killed near Caruthersville. "I prayed to Jesus to take care of me." According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in what's known as Missouri's Bootheel region. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. She loved dancing.. But he gets up and powers through it, and is hunting in the mud for his family. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. So God gave us a miracle with Anni. The other family members were injured, but survived. And we all agreed that they had an interior bathroom with no windows [in the new home]. The other family members were injured, but survived. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. A MOM took a heartbreaking final snap of her daughter holding onto her favorite doll to show she was safe before a series of deadly tornadoes hit the Midwest. On Monday night, after family members who picked through the debris of the Rackley home found the torn front page of Annistyn's Bible engraved with her name, along with a doll she especially treasured, a Pemiscot County Sheriff's deputy knocked on Hooker's door. And she said, 'I prayed to Jesus to take care of me. Loved ones said the Friday night storm in Caruthersville, Missouri - about 75 miles north of Memphis - killed nine-year-old Annistyn Rackley and put the mother, Meghan Rackley, in a coma. BRAGADOCCIO, Mo. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. can you take me to see Anni? See Heartbreaking Photos of the Tornado Devastation in Kentucky, Illinois and More States, Remembering Victims of Deadly Tornado Outbreak: Navy Veteran, 'Loving' Grandma of 4 and More, Texas School Shooting: What We Know About the Victims, Jason Crabb Invites Kentucky Tornado Victim and Viral Piano Player Jordan Baize to Play the Opry, Mo. Ms Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. "She was just that giving, caring young girl and all of that has been robbed from her," Sandra Hooker, Annisytn's great aunt, told ABC24 Memphis Tuesday afternoon. According to forecast models, the chance for such weather will be the highest south of the Kankakee River, and along and south of Interstate 80, forecast models show. The great aunt of a nine-year-old Missouri girl killed last week in the deadly tornado outbreak across the Midwest shared the moments leading up to the tragedy in an emotional "Fox & Friends" interview Wednesday. The entire Rackley family took refuge in their bathroom before a tornado-one of more than 30 storms that ravaged through five states-lifted the home and deposited it into a field. At a young age, she was diagnosed with a rare liver disease that required repeated hospital stays. After a series of violent storms devastated many midwestern and southern communities last week, one young injured girl is inspiring the masses with her bravery. She loved dancing.. WebCopyright 2005, Towers Productions, Inc./The Weather Channel/Litton EntertainmentOriginally aired on August 25, 2005 on The Weather Channel. Trey's Jeep was probably a hundred yards from the house where it had been parked. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the country's midsection. She texted back, and then she texted me again. She said it was Annistyns favourite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. She told 'em yes. MISSOURI GIRL, PICTURED 15 MINUTES BEFORE TORNADO HIT, FOUND DEAD IN FIELD DOZENS OF YARDS AWAY, In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Ms Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. One confirmed death in Missouri was a nine-year-old girl, Annistyn Rackley Her two sisters and parents survived when their house was destroyed by a tornado At least 88 people have died across five states as tornadoes ripped through multiple United States communities in the South and Midwest. "He immediately got up and started trying to find his family, because there's not a better daddy in this world, not a better husband, even though he has a broken vertebrae and a broken rib and all these cuts and abrasions and things on his body," Hooker says. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackley's family hadn't yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. Earlier Monday, forecast models waivered on the severity of the storm, with the NWS early Monday indicating that "a brief tornado or two" could not be ruled out. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. However, around 5 a.m. Monday, lightning, thunder and rain were widespread across the area, stretching from McHenry County to Central Cook and into Northwest Indiana. But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. "She said that she knew she was flying around the tornado and she said 'I prayed to Jesus for him to take care of me' and that tornado spit me out into the mud," Hooker said. "I don't know if I was flying but to me if felt more like I was getting dragged," Rackley said. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around "in the tornado," Hooker said. Hooker said it was Annistyns favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hooker's account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. And she texted back and she said, 'I'm in the bathroom.' The other family members were injured, but survived. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital doctors are now treating Annistyn's younger sister, 7-year-old Ava, with surgery scheduled Wednesday to treat broken vertebrae in her back. she says. AMAZON EMPLOYEE ALMOST PICKED UP SHIFT BEFORE TORNADO STRUCK WAREHOUSE, KILLING CO-WORKERS. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. She loved dancing.. For more on the devastating tornadoes that occurred and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys' house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. Our hearts are shattered over the loss of Annistyn, Proctor Moore said. ", [6:00 AM 2/27] The severe weather threat appears to be diminishing, although gusty winds in stronger showers will be possible this morning. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. To prove they were in their safe space with the storm approaching Friday evening, the girls mom texted her Aunt Sandy a photo of the three in and next to the bathtub all of them smiling, 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favorite doll. The Rackley family also received gift cards from the former President and his family as Christmas gifts. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a "special angel," recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Designed by, INVERSORES! Here's why. Gov Mike Parson s office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. The entire Rackley family took refuge in their bathroom before a tornado - one of more than 30 storms that ravaged through five states - launched them into the sky Avalinn's older sister, Annistyn, 9, died in the disaster and mother Meghan, 32, suffered sever brain trauma They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. The roof is gone from Don Rackley's home, and on Tuesday evening, rain was falling directly into his house. "I prayed to Jesus for him to take care of me and that tornado spit me out into the mud," a 7-year-old reportedly told doctors. "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. Just before 10 a.m., a Tornado warning was issued for central DuPage County, "with a thunderstorm capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado over Warrenville and According to the NWS, that warning expired at 10:15 a.m. Later Monday morning, in parts of southeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, a Tornado watch was issued. And her grandmother assured her that she was not gonna die," continues Hooker. The rain will subside in the evening, when the focus will shift to the wind, the NBC 5 Storm Team says, with strong gusts expected across most of the region. Gov. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. We need continued prayers for Meghans improvement and getting her settled in a new normal when she gets to come home.. The family's home was hit by a massive tornado on Friday night. A heartbreaking photo shows a young girl sheltering in a bathtub with her sisters moments before she was killed by a tornado as devastating storms ripped across the central US last weekend. Meghan, 32, her husband Trey, 37, and their three girls Annistyn and younger siblings Avalinn, 7, and Lani, 3 had moved to their new home outside of Caruthersville just one week before the tornado leveled it. Amid Meghan's fight, the family is keeping vigil while they and their community make plans for Annistyn's funeral. ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. She said, 'I was flying around in that tornado.' "About 7:23, I texted Meghan and I told her, 'The storms are about 15 minutes away. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. And so here she is at 9, living a full life. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. She was killed Friday night when a tornado slammed into her home in Caruthersville, Missouri, as she, her parents, Trey and Meghan Rackley, and her sisters, Avalinn, 7, and Lani, 3, sought shelter in the windowless bathroom of the residence they just moved into a week ago, relatives told the Associated Press. ", "Annistyn was bubbly," she said. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Ms Hooker. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. And she sent me a Snapchat picture of the girls in the bathtub. "They told her, yes, her mommy's alive. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This video is "They had abrasions and scrapes, bruises, lacerations, little cuts. "Their house is splintered," she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged Annistyn was among dozens of people who died in tornadoes on Friday. "And she'll never be forgotten by us.". Annistyn Rackley was at home with her mom Meghan, her dad Trey, and her two younger sisters when the tornado hit their home just east of Braggadocio. 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