On the evening of Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Anderson Cooper was reporting live as Hurricane Milton, a powerful category-3 storm, made landfall on Florida’s coastline. While covering the devastation in Bradenton, a city near Tampa, Cooper was struck by flying debris, a moment that quickly led fans to voice their concerns for his safety.
As the storm raged on, Cooper described the scene, saying, “At the water now, and it’s really starting to pour over,” as massive waves and fierce winds battered the area. Suddenly, debris hit him in the face, prompting him to react, “Woah, OK, that wasn’t good,” before noting that he would head indoors soon.Viewers watching the live report were quick to express their worries on social media. Some urged CNN to pull their reporters out of harm’s way, with one concerned fan saying, “I am very concerned for his safety!
