Florida Couple Stays Behind With Animals as Hurricane Milton Hits

Sara Weldon and Rick Bass refuse to evacuate their farm in Clermont, Florida, choosing to protect their over 100 animals during the storm.

Sara Weldon and Rick Bass consider their farm animals as family, prompting their decision to stay despite Hurricane Milton's threat.
The couple's farm is home to 10 donkeys, nine cows, four goats, over 100 chickens, and six dogs.
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm, later downgrading to Category 1, causing widespread power outages.
Weldon shared their preparations on social media, receiving global support and offers of help for their animals.
The couple's TikTok videos documented their experience, including sheltering a baby donkey named Cash in their home.