Florida Man Arrested for Abandoning Dog During Hurricane Milton

The dog, left tied to a fence in Tampa, was rescued by police as the hurricane approached, leading to the owner's arrest for animal cruelty.

Hurricane Milton caused widespread destruction in Florida, with millions seeking shelter and significant property damage reported.
In Tampa, a police officer rescued a dog named Jumbo found tied to a fence during the hurricane, highlighting a case of animal abandonment.
The dog's owner, Giovanny Garcia, was arrested and faces charges of severe animal cruelty, potentially facing up to five years in prison.
Social media users expressed outrage over the dog's abandonment, prompting calls for harsher penalties for such acts during emergencies.
Despite the ordeal, Jumbo was found in good health and has been placed with a foster family, as the owner agreed to relinquish custody.