Before Hurricane Milton made landfall in Tampa, Florida, officials there made an effort to help a man who went by the TikTok handle “Lieutenant Dan.” The man, whose true name is apparently Joseph Malinowski, defied their attempts to disembark from his 20-foot boat and chose instead to weather the storm.
Malinowski was filmed by Terrence Concannon, who uploaded the popular TikTok on October 8 and showed him justifying his choice. Malinowski, who was inspired by the Forrest Gump character, boldly declares his belief in God in the video, saying, “God told me to come out here and acquire a boat. I’m safe with him. We’re going to get through this. He brashly said, “Hell no,” when asked if he would be donning a life jacket, stating that his yacht was the safest place for him to be.
Around 43 million people had viewed the film as of October 9, garnering both local and national interest. Authorities in Tampa were worried about his safety, but Malinowski refused to leave despite multiple attempts to persuade him. The local police said that although they would have helped, they would eventually be unable to get to him due to the storm’s increasing conditions.
Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa first said that Malinowski had been rescued and taken to a shelter during a press conference. Brian Entin, a reporter for NewsNation, swiftly refuted this, posting a picture of Malinowski remaining on his boat as evidence that he had not departed. Later on, the mayor’s office stated that Malinowski had initially decided to depart but ended up staying.
Concannon, the person who first uploaded the popular video, launched a GoFundMe page in support of Malinowski, which raised almost $23,000. The money is meant to assist Malinowski—who has been called a “modern-day pirate”—in buying a new boat because his present one has “seen better days.”
With sustained winds of 120 mph, Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, was predicted to make landfall on Florida’s west-central coast as of October 9. Malinowski made the decision to stay on his boat despite several orders for the locals to leave, putting his faith and the security of his craft at risk.
“INAPROPRIATE”, Victoria Beckham’s Daughter Slip Dress Causes a Stir Online
Victoria and David Beckham‘s daughter caused a stir by wearing a slip dress to her mom’s 50th birthday party. Social media went wild, slamming the choice as inappropriate for her age.
Victoria Beckham recently celebrated her 50th birthday with a big feast. Her husband, David Beckham, and their kids – Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper – joined in for the celebration, making it a memorable affair.
Harper’s outfit at Victoria’s birthday party stole the show and got everyone talking about fashion and dressing your age. Some thought she looked cute, while others thought she looked too grown-up. But hey, the mixed opinions added some extra buzz to the party.
One user expressed concern, saying, “It’s a shame Harper wasn’t wearing something more age-appropriate, including shoes. She’s growing fast and will soon be taller than her mother.”
Another wrote: “She is 12 years old… maybe something more suitable for her age to wear!” Yet another participant in the debate criticized the dress choices, particularly Harper’s, remarking, “Seriously bad dress choices. Harper’s outfit is odd for a 12-year-old; she’s having to bunch it up to avoid it being too revealing in the pictures…”
s dressed appropriately. It’s a formal occasion, and even her shoes are age-appropriate,” countered one fan. Others rallied behind Harper, stating, “Does it really matter what she’s wearing? She’s with her mum and dad. These comments are very petty.”
Harper’s been criticized for her outfit choice before; this isn’t the first time.
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