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Florida flooding: Shark-like creature spotted in Port St. Lucie streets
A video capturing a creature resembling a shark swimming through flooded streets in Port St. Lucie, Florida, has gained significant attention on social media. The incident occurred on November 2 during a period of heavy rainfall and widespread flooding along Florida’s East Coast.
According to reports from WPTV, floodwaters on Southwest Airoso Boulevard reached depths of approximately 2 to 3 feet, or knee-height for an adult. The severe weather caused numerous vehicles to stall in the water, leaving drivers stranded and requiring rescue assistance.
In response to the flooding, authorities in Port St. Lucie and the nearby city of Fort Pierce declared states of emergency on November 2. Local police have advised residents to avoid traveling unless necessary and warned against driving through flooded areas. While the video shows an entity with a dorsal fin similar to a shark, there has been no independent confirmation from biologists regarding the identity of the creature.
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Florida · Fort Pierce · Port St. Lucie · WPTV
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Floodwaters on Southwest Airoso Boulevard reached 2 to 3 feet in depth. www.viendongdaily.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The sighting occurred on November 2. www.viendongdaily.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] A creature resembling a shark was filmed swimming in flooded streets in Port St. Lucie, Florida. www.viendongdaily.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Biologists have not provided independent confirmation of the creature's species. www.viendongdaily.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce declared states of emergency on November 2. www.viendongdaily.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn