Horrifying video captured the moment a massive tree came crashing down onto a Florida home Wednesday — sending the family inside scrambling for safety.
The scary scene in Hillsborough County came as Hurricane Ian tore through the state, unleashing flooding rains and ferocious winds.
A man, who identified himself as Bob P., recorded the moment the tree fell into his family’s home and his relatives can be heard screaming in horror as the branches pierce through the home’s lanai.
Footage shows a family fleeing from two trees crashing into their house in Florida. WFLA
Bob P. and his family were feet away from a huge tree hurtling down into their home in Valrico, Florida. WFLA
The trees tore through the property. WFLAOne woman can be heard sobbing as the tree’s branches crash through the roof and into the above-ground pool inside the lanai.
According to News Channel 8, a second tree also smashed into the home
“Dad says he has already filed an insurance claim,” the outlet said.
No one was injured in the accident. WFLA
The homeowner said he has filed an insurance claim after the accident. WFLA
Footage shows a tree crashing onto the family’s lanai. WFLAAs of Wednesday night, Hillsborough County was experiencing significant power outages and powerful winds as storm surges are expected to hit Thursday.
