Anderson Cooper hit with flying debris from Hurricane Milton during a live broadcast

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As a seasoned movie critic with a keen eye for drama and resilience, I must say that Anderson Cooper’s latest performance in the real-life blockbuster “Hurricane Milton” is nothing short of Oscar-worthy. This man has shown time and again his unwavering dedication to delivering the truth, even when it means braving the storm itself.

During a live transmission on Wednesday, Anderson Cooper got struck by airborne debris as he was covering Hurricane Milton in Florida.

The news presenter on CNN was standing by the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, which is just south of Tampa. He was reporting as strong gusts of wind whizzed by him and torrential downpours soaked both him and his broadcasting gear, all while he provided a vivid description of the chaotic scene.

Cooper noted that the water was increasingly spilling over” as he waded through, for the water had surged beyond its banks.

As he glanced down, suddenly something white struck his chest! ‘Ouch,’ he exclaimed, quickly coming to a halt. ‘Not exactly pleasant,’ he added.

The host of “Anderson Cooper 360” continued his coverage, mentioning that he planned to venture indoors soon. However, take a look at the quantity of water surrounding us. This water originates from the Manatee River.

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The video transitioned to the CNN studio, where “The Source” host Kaitlan Collins offered comfort to her fellow team member to viewers.

She mentioned that everyone watching should know that Anderson is safe, as she expressed concern for our reporters and presenters working in the field. She added that it’s tough to make contact given the strong winds and heavy rain. Moreover, she noted that the situation is worsening by the minute due to the deteriorating conditions.

Since 2001, Cooper has been a part of CNN and has frequently reported live from disaster zones. He gained notoriety by relocating to the Gulf Coast for most of September 2005, where he shared heartfelt accounts about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Around 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Hurricane Milton struck Siesta Key, a coastal island near Sarasota. This storm left behind a trail of devastation, featuring surges as high as 10 feet and winds reaching 120 mph that battered numerous communities across the state, causing homes to flood, trees to fall, and power outages for approximately 3 million Floridians. Interestingly, Milton marks the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. It followed Hurricane Helene, which swept through the rural Big Bend region of the state’s panhandle just two weeks ago before moving on to Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, resulting in over 230 fatalities across various states.

On Thursday morning, Milton ventured into the Atlantic Ocean and diminished to a Category 1 hurricane. Despite this, authorities cautioned that a significant portion of Florida’s eastern coast remained vulnerable. In St. Petersburg, the hurricane wrenched off most of the canvas roof from Tropicana Field, the home stadium of the Tampa Bay Rays. Additionally, it shoved a construction crane from the roof of an unfinished luxury high-rise onto an office building that houses the offices of the Tampa Bay Times newspaper.

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2024-10-10 19:31