A dust devil appeared during a little league game at home plate, completely enveloping a 7-year-old catcher. Luckily the high school aged umpire, Aiden Wiles, acted fast and saved the boy from harm.
The incident, which took place at the Minor League Fields at Ed Auston Park, Fort Caroline in Florida occurred during a match between The FCAA Indians were playing the Ponte Vedra Athletic Association Baseball (PVAA) Sharks team.
Dust Devils form when there’s light wind on a hot day, usually only forming for a few minutes before dissipating on its own. It’s scary if you’re caught in one because your field of vision becomes limited and you really can’t tell what’s going on. Wind speeds can reach up to 60mph and can lift small structures into the air. They’re contributing this event to the 102F weather that day.
The video was captured by Ben Watkins who was using the GameChanger app. Watch the video below.
