One Fox News crew ended up being supremely lucky. In the middle of covering Hurricane Milton, Robert Ray, a weather correspondent, and his team were on the ground level in the thick of the Category 3 storm. Just after wrapping a segment up, a tree fell, almost crushing the entire team. This happened about half an hour before Hurricane Milton officially made landfall in Florida.
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Huge tree just fell minutes after I got into the vehicle after a live report . Wow! #hurricanemilton @foxweather pic.twitter.com/j9rYODo1hy
— Robert Ray (@RobertRayWx) October 9, 2024
"I had just gotten done with a live report, where I was showing the Manatee River, which is right beyond this tree, walked to my vehicle, looked at my phone," Ray recounted. "All of a sudden, boom, the whole tree comes down and partially goes into the vehicle." The madman even reported on the tree falling while standing within it. It takes a certain degree of dedication.
"I am so glad you are safe and well, I wanted to thank you so much for your coverage. My mother and I were on the edge of our seats wondering if you would get absolutely blown away like some looney tunes character. I have not seen better tv. This is peak," one X (formerly known as Twitter) user emphasized. ...An interesting observation considering Ray and his team nearly died, but it's also the internet we're talking about.
A Fox News Team Is Almost Crushed By A Tree In The Middle Of Hurricane Milton
Many people are commending Ray's sheer will and upbeat attitude. Honestly, I have to agree! I don't think I'd be quite as chipper if a tree nearly killed me while I was dutifully going above and beyond the call of duty at work. I'm not saying that Ray should demand a raise after his coverage of Hurricane Milton, but...
"This guy (Robert Ray) either is crazy or very brave, or maybe both! Time for that lifeline harness tethered to a light post, so we don't lose him. Godspeed, Robert," another user comments. Maybe Ray is a secret daredevil who lives for the thrill of an experience like that. ...Couldn't be me, but I can live vicariously through his hurricane-related misadventures! That's what it takes to be a good weather correspondent!
