Even as Hurricane Milton pummeled Tampa with powerful winds and torrential rain, Malinowski remained calm and assured his followers of his safety. \u201cI\u2019m doing great!\u201d he told NBC News on Wednesday evening, just two hours before the storm made landfall. Later, he provided updates as the storm progressed, noting that although the wind was stronger than expected, <\/p>\n
he had secured his boat at Tampa Bay Harbor and was faring well. \u201cSo far so good,\u201d he remarked, despite his boat\u2019s bow bouncing off the dock due to the intense winds.<\/p>\n
Throughout the night, Malinowski continued to upload videos on TikTok, reassuring his followers that he was safe and even joked about the situation, saying, <\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t even spilled my coffee yet.\u201d His nonchalant attitude amid the life-threatening conditions both intrigued and concerned his audience. By 3 a.m. Thursday, Malinowski confirmed his survival with a message to his followers: \u201cI\u2019m alive, woowoo \u2026 God is good.The attention surrounding Malinowski led to the creation of a GoFundMe page, <\/p>\n
initially intended to raise funds for a new boat, which has garnered over $39,000, with $17,000 raised in just one day as Hurricane Milton made landfall. The fundraiser was launched by Terrence Concannon, a University of Tampa student, who helped spread Malinowski\u2019s story. In addition to the donations, social media influencer Adin Ross pledged a <\/p>\n
Kick streaming deal worth up to $100,000, which would allow Malinowski to stream his future adventures online. However, the offer was temporarily withdrawn due to Malinowski\u2019s criminal record, though Ross later confirmed that he would proceed with the deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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