“There will be lots of disturbed animals on the move, they’re trying to survive the storm too,” he wrote. Particularly concerning are alligators, which according to Mirror US, can submerge themselves and hold their breath for up to six hours, reports the Manchester Evening News.

MAN discovers MASSIVE CROCODILE in his home after HURRICANE MILTON’S flooding

The historic Category 3 storm has wreaked havoc in Florida, causing catastrophic floods and terrifying residents with its 120mph winds. The eye of the storm hit Tampa Bay directly, marking the first time in over a century that such a severe hurricane has struck the area, leaving more than two million homes and businesses without power.

In St. Lucie County alone, the storm has completely destroyed at least 125 properties, including a significant 10,000 square sheriff’s office.

Tragically, at least 12 people have been confirmed dead, half of whom were killed by tornadoes that ravaged Florida in the hours before Milton made landfall.