Hurricane Debby Brought Wind, Rain, and Cocaine To The Florida Coast
It’s Tuesday morning, and the effects of Hurricane Debby are still being felt here in Southwest Florida. For a storm that originally passed by us last weekend, it’s just amazing how much rain we continue to get. Heavy downpours overnight and into the morning are bringing renewed flooding across much of our area. But flooding isn’t the only thing Hurricane Debby brought to Florida. She brought drugs.
Hurricane Debby Brought Cocaine To The Florida Shore
In a post on X from the U.S. Border Control “Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys. Good Samaritan discovered the drugs & contacted authorities. U.S. Border Patrol seized the drugs, which have a street value of over $1 million dollars.”
Something we’ve noticed about all the drugs that have been washing ashore this year, is that each package seems to have a ‘brand’. The brand that showed up a lot back in July was a rabbit skull and crossbones with the name ‘Bunny’ stamped on them. This symbol is different, almost Satanic in nature.
Is This Common?
Strangely, yes. Here in Florida a hurricane can bring ‘snow’. Something that was made all too clear with Hurricane Ian 2 years ago on Florida’s West Coast is that a storm passing offshore to our west can bring a tremendous amount of surge. When that water comes up, it brings debris with it, and sometimes that debris is bricks of cocaine that’s been sitting on the ocean floor.
A simple rule is that if you find packaged drugs on the coast, call the cops and turn it over. If the police find out you have it, you can get arrested. If the bad guys find out, it could be much worse. Although authorities did not mention exactly which beach this million dollar haul was found on, someone in the comments suggested it may have been Smathers Beach in Key West.
3 of The Top Attractions in the US Are In Florida
The 2024 Travelers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best Things to Do list is out and there’s a reason why so many people vacation in Florida. 25 of the most loved top attractions in the US made the list, highlighting the highest rated experiences and attractions around the world and in the US based on Tripadvisor reviews.
What’s number one? The Empire State Building in New York City climbed to the top as the No. 1 attraction, not just in the US, but globally. Reviewers are wowed by the 360-degree view of New York, where they can point out all of their favorite landmarks and see up to six states on a clear day. Over 300 reviews deem it a “once in a lifetime” experience and more than 8,000 5-star reviews put this tourist spot on top. Another New York iconic spot also made the top 3 top attractions in the US list.
Top Attractions in the US
- Empire State Building, New York City, New York
- Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Central Park, New York City, New York
Kristen Dalton, President of Tripadvisor states “Experiences make a trip, and our Best of the Best Things to Do Awards offer some of the highest-rated activities from across the world, highlighted by our community of travelers. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or a leisurely explorer, the ‘Best of the Best’ badge has the seal of approval from global travelers as a source of inspiration for an unforgettable vacation.”
Top Attractions in Florida
Florida still maintains itself as a major tourist destination with 3 of the top attractions in the US being here in the Sunshine State. As a 20 year resident of Florida, I love doing touristy things, but I’m kind of disappointed in myself. I’ve not been to any of these 3 attractions. Yet.
