Sunken Gardens took to its Twitter account Wednesday to give let animal lovers know that the pink feathered birds were doing fine as they rode out the storm.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida, flamingos at a botanical park in St. Petersburg took shelter in a bathroom.
“We're hunkered down! Our animals are safe w/staff on site to see them through the storm," the park said."The flamingos are having a hurricane party in the bathroom; eating, drinking, & dancing. Stay safe out there!”The flamingos are having a hurricane party in the bathroom; eating, drinking, & dancing. 😉 This isn't the first time Floridians have seen flamingos huddled together for safety in a bathroom during a hurricane.
Wildlife photographer Ron Magill took a picture of flamingos inside a bathroom 30 years ago as they sought shelter from Hurricane Andrew, The Washington Post reported. Of the countless images I have captured in my life, none is more iconic than this one. I can't believe it has been 30 years since Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. I'll never forget capturing this image of the zoos flamingos huddled in the ladies restroom for protection. pic.twitter.com/iACXIBivSm Hurricane Ian slammed into the state's southwest coast on Wednesday as a Category 4, with it bringing 150 mph winds, storm surges, and mass destruction.
Rescue and recovery efforts are underway as the state deals with the storm's aftermath, as officials conduct searches of residences.Areas that saw significant damage included Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island.
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