Hurricane Milton was tearing through Florida with terrifying winds of up to 100 mph, causing massive destruction. In Orlando, Pedro Casares decided to do something completely unexpected to protect his home. While most people were boarding up windows and hunkering down, Pedro fastened six huge yellow straps from the roof of his one-story house straight down to the ground. It was a bold move, but one that quickly got attention.
When Spectrum Bay News 9 shared a photo of Pedro’s house on X (formerly known as Twitter), the internet went wild. One commenter laughed, “Everyone is laughing now, but this man will be a legend when all the other houses are floating down the road, and he’s sitting in his new living room swimming pool watching TV powered by a Starlink terminal.”
The storm has already claimed two lives, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announcing that 19 tornadoes have touched down across the state. Meanwhile, all the theme parks, including Disney World, are closed, and financial losses could reach $200 million. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor urged people to stay inside as the city assesses the damage.
Even though the storm is still raging, Pedro’s creative solution has people talking. The US National Hurricane Center has warned residents to stay alert, as the calm of the hurricane’s eye can be deceiving. As the winds howl outside, Pedro’s inventive plan has made him a local hero, with many wondering if his home will truly stand against the hurricane’s might.
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