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Joplin Angels

The phenomenon of angel- or butterfly-like beings appearing during and after the EF5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011

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The Joplin Angels

The refers to reports—primarily from children and some adults—that angel‑ or butterfly‑like beings appeared during and after the that devastated on May 22, 2011, offering comfort or protection to surv...