“If we are able to get Lt. Dan to enter a shelter, we are able to get anyone to try this,” Castor stated.
Nonetheless, FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia spoke with Lt. Dan, who was on his boat, docked off Bayshore Blvd. shortly earlier than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 09: Tampa police attempt to persuade an area resident who resides on his boat referred to as Jay and nicknamed “Lieutenant Dan,” to depart for his security as Tampa prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Milton on October 09, 2024 in Tam
Lt. Dan acquired his ten minutes of fame due to a Temple Terrace TikTok consumer who featured him in a collection of movies earlier than, throughout and after Hurricane Helene.
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Because the climate in Tampa deteriorated, Lt. Dan could possibly be seen on his boat because the water started to rise and rain started to fall.
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Tampa’s chief of police visited Lt. Dan earlier this week and informed him in regards to the evacuation orders and the shelters the town opened.
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