Before Hurricane Milton made landfall in Tampa, Florida, officials there made an effort to help a man who went by the TikTok handle “Lieutenant Dan.” The man, whose true name is apparently Joseph Malinowski, defied their attempts to disembark from his 20-foot boat and chose instead to weather the storm.
Malinowski was filmed by Terrence Concannon, who uploaded the popular TikTok on October 8 and showed him justifying his choice. Malinowski, who was inspired by the Forrest Gump character, boldly declares his belief in God in the video, saying, “God told me to come out here and acquire a boat. I’m safe with him. We’re going to get through this. He brashly said, “Hell no,” when asked if he would be donning a life jacket, stating that his yacht was the safest place for him to be.
Around 43 million people had viewed the film as of October 9, garnering both local and national interest. Authorities in Tampa were worried about his safety, but Malinowski refused to leave despite multiple attempts to persuade him. The local police said that although they would have helped, they would eventually be unable to get to him due to the storm’s increasing conditions.
Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa first said that Malinowski had been rescued and taken to a shelter during a press conference. Brian Entin, a reporter for NewsNation, swiftly refuted this, posting a picture of Malinowski remaining on his boat as evidence that he had not departed. Later on, the mayor’s office stated that Malinowski had initially decided to depart but ended up staying.
Concannon, the person who first uploaded the popular video, launched a GoFundMe page in support of Malinowski, which raised almost $23,000. The money is meant to assist Malinowski—who has been called a “modern-day pirate”—in buying a new boat because his present one has “seen better days.”
With sustained winds of 120 mph, Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, was predicted to make landfall on Florida’s west-central coast as of October 9. Malinowski made the decision to stay on his boat despite several orders for the locals to leave, putting his faith and the security of his craft at risk.
A beautiful cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Loren Allred
Loren Allred, celebrated for her exceptional singing abilities, delivered a captivating rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” during her appearance on America’s Got Talent. Her performance quickly garnered widespread attention, racking up nearly a million views within days and highlighting her remarkable talent.
Allred’s performance culminated in a breathtaking final score that drew a standing ovation from both the judges and audience. Backstage, her fellow contestants expressed their awe with loud “wows”, cementing her reputation as a true star.
In a preview released by America’s Got Talent, Fantasy League, Allred revealed her identity as the voice behind The Greatest Showman’s hit song “Never Enough”. Seizing the moment to showcase her live singing skills, she delivered a new rendition of the platinum-selling track that left everyone spellbound.
Her appearance on AGT marked a pivotal moment in her journey and revealed the artist behind the success of “Never Enough”. With previous experience on Britain’s Got Talent, Allred continues to boldly share her extraordinary talent with global audiences.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing vocal performance of Loren Allred as she delivers a breathtaking rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” on America’s Got Talent. Watch the video below to witness her unforgettable performance.
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