Florida man ‘Lieutenant Dan’ refuses to leave boat as Hurricane Milton nears, says ‘Boats float'

A Florida man dubbed ‘Lieutenant Dan’ refuses to evacuate his boat as Hurricane Milton nears, defying warnings

A Florida man, known as "Lieutenant Dan," has made waves on social media after refusing to leave his 20-foot sailboat ahead of the approaching Category 5 Hurricane Milton. With wind speeds reaching 175 mph, this hurricane is one of the most powerful storms in Atlantic history. Despite evacuation warnings, Lieutenant Dan remains resolute, stating, "boats float," and expressing his only fear is "waking up broke." His comments, shared by DramaAlert on Twitter, have sparked a mix of concern and admiration online.

Florida man refuses to leave boat as category 5 hurricane approaches. 😲‼️
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— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) October 8, 2024

Florida man dubbed Lieutenant Dan online says He plans to ride out category 5 Hurricane Milton in Tampa Bay. People are actually replacing wagers on whether he’ll live or die.#hurricaneMilton #MILTON #FloridaFlooding #florida #hurricaneMiltom #HurricaneWarning #FloridaMan pic.twitter.com/4hy2dxhU16

— That Guy Shane (@ProfanityNewz) October 8, 2024

Many will call this man a fool, but such a man is what transformed the ancient world into the modern.

It is individuals like Lieutenant Dan who are risk takers by stepping themselves into the unknown.

They experiment and, in the process, put their lives on the line to see if it… pic.twitter.com/hiXE4EZrIH

— PAVASOV (@pavonomics) October 9, 2024

Barstool Sports contributor Karim commented on the situation, noting that while Dan’s decision seems reckless, he may also be a man who knows exactly what he wants. Dan added that he would only give up his boat for a woman, displaying his determination to ride out the storm at sea. Karim further referenced Barstool President Dave Portnoy, who has shared multiple videos of Captain Dave, a fellow boating enthusiast, experiencing near-death encounters on the water.

As Hurricane Milton approaches with winds of 180 mph, authorities are urging residents to evacuate. However, Lieutenant Dan's defiance has captured the internet’s attention. Bussin producer Jack McPherson, who has been following Dan's journey, stated, "I will be devastated if he doesn’t make it, but I believe he has the heart to survive." Social media continues to monitor the storm’s path and Dan’s fate.