As Hurricane Milton swept through Florida with terrifying winds of up to 100 mph, Pedro Casares in Orlando made a surprising decision to protect his home. While most of his neighbors were securing their homes with boards and staying inside, Pedro went even further. He attached six bright yellow straps from the roof of his one-story house to the ground.
It was an unexpected move, but it quickly grabbed attention.
The image of Pedro’s house, looking more like a science experiment than a typical home, went viral when Spectrum Bay News 9 posted it on X (formerly known as Twitter). One commenter laughed, saying, “Everyone is laughing now, but this man will be a legend when all the other houses are floating down the road, and he’s sitting in his new living room swimming pool watching TV powered by a Starlink terminal.”
Hurricane Milton has already taken a heavy toll on Florida, claiming two lives. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that 19 tornadoes have been reported across the state. Theme parks like Disney World are shut down, and the financial impact could hit $200 million.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor urged residents to stay indoors while officials assess the damage. The US National Hurricane Center has warned of the deceptive calm of the storm’s eye, urging people to remain alert.
Despite all the destruction around him, Pedro’s creative approach to securing his home has made him a local sensation. People are now watching to see if his unusual plan will keep his house safe, while others joke that he could be the only one with a “swimming pool” living room when all is said and done.
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