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Miracle Baby Born Amidst Hurricane Milton's Fury

A Florida couple navigated treacherous conditions to welcome their son during the Category 3 storm.

  • Kenzie Lewellen went into labor as Hurricane Milton approached, causing significant stress and concern for her and her partner, Dewey Bennett.
  • The couple faced flooding at their Port Charlotte home before embarking on a risky journey to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • Bennett was especially anxious due to a past family tragedy during Hurricane Irma, where his father had died in a similar emergency.
  • Lewellen required an unexpected cesarean section due to the baby's position, adding to the challenges faced during the storm.
  • Despite the intense conditions, their son, Dewey Lester Bennett IV, was safely delivered, joining six other babies born at the hospital during the hurricane.
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