Louisville family escapes cabin destroyed by falling tree at Lake Cumberland

Six people were inside the cabin when a tree fell, knocking it off its foundation. (Source: WKYT)
Six people were inside the cabin when a tree fell, knocking it off its foundation. (Source: WKYT)
Published: Apr. 16, 2019 at 12:43 AM EDT
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LAKE CUMBERLAND, KY (WAVE) - A Louisville family is lucky to be alive after a tree came crashing through their vacation home at Lake Cumberland.

The family is lucky to be alive. (Source: WKYT)
The family is lucky to be alive. (Source: WKYT)

WKYT reported strong storms rolled through Lake Cumberland State Resort Park early Sunday morning.

A tree fell into the cabin, knocking it off its foundation, and nearly onto its side.

A family of six was inside at the time -- three adults and three children.

People in a neighboring cabin helped them crawl out of a window to safety.

“It’s very lucky because the cabin -- once the tree had went in the cabin, it took it off its foundation and behind it was quite a drop,” HM Bottom, Russell County Emergency Manager, said.

Four people, two adults and two children, were taken to the hospital.

Everyone is expected to recover.

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