Fri Oct 11 13:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Florida Reporter Rescues Dog From Tornado Debris, While Hurricane Milton Brings Death and Destruction

**Fort Pierce, FL** – A CBS News reporter has shown incredible compassion by rescuing a dog from the wreckage of a tornado that tore through Fort Pierce, Florida. The reporter was preparing for a live broadcast when he spotted the dog, named Benji, near a destroyed house. Sadly, Benji’s owners perished in the storm.

At least five people died across Florida as a result of tornadoes, a consequence of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. St. Lucie County officials confirmed that two tornadoes hit the area before the hurricane made landfall late Wednesday.

**Hurricane Milton’s impact extends beyond Florida, with numerous news stories emerging across the US:**

* **Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt:** Greg Smith, who went viral with his account of an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania, spoke again to the BBC about the incident.
* **Viral Campaign Ad Debunked:** BBC Verify debunked a false post circulating on social media claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad.
* **Child Driver Arrested:** A child driver in Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and was subsequently arrested. The teenager was driving at 113 mph (182 km/h) due to malfunctioning brakes.
* **Vice-Presidential Debate:** The BBC is fact-checking the upcoming vice-presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. Both candidates were interviewed and analyzed by the BBC.
* **Hurricane Helene Devastation:** Hurricane Helene has ravaged six southeastern US states, leaving at least 135 dead and entire communities destroyed.
* **Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS:** Scientists estimate the last time this comet visited our solar system was 80,000 years ago. The European Space Agency is set to probe the asteroid that NASA hit in 2022 as part of a planetary defense test.

The story of the dog rescued from the tornado debris highlights the human spirit of kindness and resilience amidst devastation. While the aftermath of Hurricane Milton continues to unfold, the news of the rescued dog provides a glimmer of hope in a time of tragedy.

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