St. Petersburg, Florida, experienced tragedy as Hurricane Milton made landfall on the western coast, resulting in the loss of at least two lives. St. Petersburg Police Chief Tony Holloway confirmed the fatalities during a news conference held on Thursday.
Chief Holloway stated that one of the deceased individuals was found in a park, while the other death was related to a medical issue. The exact causes of these deaths are pending confirmation by the medical examiner.
According to reports by the Tampa Bay Times, authorities are treating both fatalities as storm-related. St. Petersburg Police spokesperson Ken Knight informed the Times that the specific circumstances leading to the deaths remain unknown at this time.
The St. Petersburg Police Department has been contacted for further details on this tragic event. As the community grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the impact of the storm on residents and infrastructure is being assessed.
