Hurricane Milton Viral Video: Amid emergency evacuation warnings issued in Florida against the deadly hurricane Milton- that was reportedly declared a storm with the potential to be the strongest one to hit Tampa Bay in the last 100 years- it was obvious that millions of people around the area did anything and everything to get to safety before the hurricane’s arrival. However, despite shelter being the most obvious option, some people seemingly stooped low enough to do exactly the opposite for a poor dog. Taking to social media, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) shared a video of a cute dog. The poor canine was found tied to a pole hours before the hurricane was about to hit Florida on October 09. Rushing into action, the FHP rescued the furry one and took it to safety.

For those unaware, Milton ended up causing massive property damage. As per BBC, it reportedly took 16 lives as it passed through Florida. The hurricane reached ‘category 5’ mark multiple times, and made a landfall in Florida on the night of October 09, with a strength of category 3 storm. It was reportedly reduced to a Category 1 storm after ‘cutting through the state’ and ‘moving offshore’.

Coming back to the dog rescue, the cruelty against the poor animal left most people furious. Thankfully, the dog was later taken for a check-up, where he was reportedly declared healthy.

The video went viral and received many reactions. Most people found the incident infuriating, while the rest demanded action against the culprit. Many also came forward with the offer to adopt the little one, while the rest suggested new names for the furry one.

The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘FHPTampa’. The post was captioned, “FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please.”

“Update: The dog rescued by @FHPTampa is safe and receiving care. Troopers brought him to a vet, where he was examined for injuries and received a clean bill of health,” an update read.

Check out the viral video:

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Taking to the comment section, people shared their take. “Perhaps we find the owner and the troopers can tie them to the pole and leave them? Just a suggestion,” a user said. “Thank you for this update and thank you to the officers for saving this precious boy! I think the dog’s new name should be Milton,” added a second person.

“If he needs a home let me know. I’m in the Lake Mary area. I’ll gladly drive over and pick him up after the storm passes,” commented a third person. “Thanks for your work on this. Now find the perpetrator and arrest them,” added a fourth user. “This is ridiculous. The owner needs to face legal consequences,” added another user.

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