Believers in Plymouth were stunned by recent accident – during a storm that swept over the region in Monday, not a single building was damaged except the church.
Late in the evening of January 21 in Plymouth, the raging raged element: the wind broke off wires, it poured rain, and bright flashes arose lightning bolts. The townspeople hiding in their homes were afraid that the hurricane will damage the buildings, but this did not happen. However in the early morning Americans inspecting their sites for damage and faults, drew attention to the absence of one of four stone towers located on the roof of the church.
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Concerned residents headed to the temple, where their eyes a shocking picture opened up: a huge gaped in the cover of the building hole, and indoors fragments of beams, benches and church articles.
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“Apparently, lightning struck the tower spire and caused damage. a design that has breached. Everything in the temple was destroyed and flooded with water. We cannot serve in such conditions, and I do not know how long it will take to repair premises, ”said churchman Richard Lauser. “At this moment our townspeople are trying to prevent water from entering building to keep the remaining furniture from swelling. we calculated that the minimum amount required for recovery Cathedral, is 500,000 pounds (792,000 dollars) ”, – says Richard Warwick, local police chief.
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Among locals there has already been a rumor about the unusual incident. “It looked like the church was blown up. But the rest houses and utility rooms remained intact. Only a small piece of stone fell on a bench near my pub, yes there was a slight power surge. We are shocked that happened this night, ”the owner of the pub admitted, located next to the temple.
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Law enforcement officials banned the curious passers-by enter the ruined building, since most wooden beams swinging dangerously overhead, and the floor is covered sharp pieces of broken glass. “We will not allow to inspect church until the consequences of the defeat are eliminated, ”said Richard Warwick flatly.
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