US Politics | Boy, 11, plunges to his death after falling from 19-story balcony while family was fleeing Hurricane Ian
A YOUNG boy tragically plunged to his death from a 19-story balcony after his family fled from Hurricane Ian. The 11-year-old had sought safety at a condo in Panama City Beach after leaving Jacksonville with his relatives when tragedy struck. 
Google MapsThe 11-year-old boy fell from the 19th-floor balcony of the Sterling Reef Condominiums '/ ' 
AFPHe had fled flooded Jacksonville with his family as Hurricane Ian made its way '/ ' 
AFPFlorida has been devastated by the hurricane which has reportedly killed 35 people '/ ' Despite their home city being spared the full ferocity of the hurricane, it has been swamped by tidal flooding. At least 35 Floridians have died so far after the storm pummelled the western coast, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. In a bid to escape the perilous weather front, the Jacksonville family evacuated their home and headed to the resort town in Bay County. But the 11-year-old boy horrifically fell from the balcony of the 19th-floor Sterling Reef Condominiums complex at around 1.20pm eastern time on Thursday. READ MORE ON HURRICANE IAN 
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STRIFE IN THE FAST LANE Watch as $1million McLaren hypercar is washed away by Hurricane Ian Emergency responders pronounced the youngster dead upon their arrival, according to Panama City Beach communications director Debbie Ingram. She told People: ...His family was staying there at the hotel, at the condos. ...They had evacuated, I'm not sure exactly what day, but they had evacuated from the Jacksonville area. ...What's so heartbreaking about this is you have a family who's already in dire straits and is worried about their home and protecting their family and then they come here for refuge and then this happens. Most read in The US Sun STILL SILENT Vegas shooter's girlfriend 'is healing' as she's pictured near luxury home ON EDGE Serial killer fears after 43 murders in same area show chilling pattern DECOR WAR Teen Mom fans think Vee's new house is better than Kailyn's 'tacky McMansion' UNIMPRESSED WITH DRESS Teen Mom fans divided over Cheyenne's racy wedding dress NOT BEING CHEY! Teen Mom Cheyenne shows off her butt in see-through catsuit at wedding VLAD'S Z DAY Putin vows to use 'any means' to defend stolen Ukraine regions in nuke threat ...So it's just horrible. All of our hearts are broken. ...I hate to warn anybody to watch their kids because something can happen in an instant and it's just a tragedy.... The circumstances surrounding the 11-year-old's fall are not yet clear, although investigators said no foul play is suspected. Police have opened an investigation into the incident while the boy's body was sent for medical examinations. A spokesperson for Panama City Beach said: ...To protect the privacy of those involved, we're unable to provide any information as this is an ongoing investigation ...Our deepest sympathies are with the family.... Residents in Jacksonville were not part of the mandatory evacuation order that was issued across Florida as the hurricane made its way. However, state officials warned of the potential of severe flooding, similar to that of Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Irma the following year. What's so heartbreaking about this is you have a family who's already in dire straits and is worried about their home and protecting their family and then they come here for refuge and then this happens. Debbie IngramPanama City Beach communications director The terrifying storm first made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, bolstered by 150mph winds. Nearly 3 million residents were left without power while at least 23 people were killed by the deadly weather front. The storm left a path of destruction across the Sunshine State, knocking out power grids and submerging dozens of homes underwater as officials begin the burdensome task of identifying the dead. Corpses were horrifically dragged from their graves in Orlando as cemeteries flooded across the state. Striking photos show homes reduced to rubble and huge sailboats washed ashore after the storm brought devastation to its continued path. A $1 million McLaren hypercar was whisked away as the storm touched down in Cayo Costa, Florida. Not to mention, before it reached the United States, the storm touched down in Cuba and ravaged the nation. The 125mph winds from Hurricane Ian left 11 million people in the country without power, creating a nearly nationwide blackout, along with massive flooding in many areas. Read More on The US Sun 
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TIGHT SQUEEZE I'm a Hooters girl - hack I use to get my tight work shirt on every day The storm made its second landfall in South Carolina on Friday with 80mph winds and downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane. Around 700,000 homes and businesses have lost power but residents have thankfully swerved the strength of the storm. 
AFPThe sunshine state has been swamped in water '/ ' 
Florida has been decimated by the powerful storm that made landfall on WednesdayAP
Google MapsThe 11-year-old boy fell from the 19th-floor balcony of the Sterling Reef Condominiums '/ ' AFPHe had fled flooded Jacksonville with his family as Hurricane Ian made its way '/ ' AFPFlorida has been devastated by the hurricane which has reportedly killed 35 people '/ ' Despite their home city being spared the full ferocity of the hurricane, it has been swamped by tidal flooding. At least 35 Floridians have died so far after the storm pummelled the western coast, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. In a bid to escape the perilous weather front, the Jacksonville family evacuated their home and headed to the resort town in Bay County. But the 11-year-old boy horrifically fell from the balcony of the 19th-floor Sterling Reef Condominiums complex at around 1.20pm eastern time on Thursday. READ MORE ON HURRICANE IAN HORROR SCENE Horrifying moment decomposed remains burst from coffins and pulled from graves STRIFE IN THE FAST LANE Watch as $1million McLaren hypercar is washed away by Hurricane Ian Emergency responders pronounced the youngster dead upon their arrival, according to Panama City Beach communications director Debbie Ingram. She told People: ...His family was staying there at the hotel, at the condos. ...They had evacuated, I'm not sure exactly what day, but they had evacuated from the Jacksonville area. ...What's so heartbreaking about this is you have a family who's already in dire straits and is worried about their home and protecting their family and then they come here for refuge and then this happens. Most read in The US Sun STILL SILENT Vegas shooter's girlfriend 'is healing' as she's pictured near luxury home ON EDGE Serial killer fears after 43 murders in same area show chilling pattern DECOR WAR Teen Mom fans think Vee's new house is better than Kailyn's 'tacky McMansion' UNIMPRESSED WITH DRESS Teen Mom fans divided over Cheyenne's racy wedding dress NOT BEING CHEY! Teen Mom Cheyenne shows off her butt in see-through catsuit at wedding VLAD'S Z DAY Putin vows to use 'any means' to defend stolen Ukraine regions in nuke threat ...So it's just horrible. All of our hearts are broken. ...I hate to warn anybody to watch their kids because something can happen in an instant and it's just a tragedy.... The circumstances surrounding the 11-year-old's fall are not yet clear, although investigators said no foul play is suspected. Police have opened an investigation into the incident while the boy's body was sent for medical examinations. A spokesperson for Panama City Beach said: ...To protect the privacy of those involved, we're unable to provide any information as this is an ongoing investigation ...Our deepest sympathies are with the family.... Residents in Jacksonville were not part of the mandatory evacuation order that was issued across Florida as the hurricane made its way. However, state officials warned of the potential of severe flooding, similar to that of Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Irma the following year. What's so heartbreaking about this is you have a family who's already in dire straits and is worried about their home and protecting their family and then they come here for refuge and then this happens. Debbie IngramPanama City Beach communications director The terrifying storm first made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, bolstered by 150mph winds. Nearly 3 million residents were left without power while at least 23 people were killed by the deadly weather front. The storm left a path of destruction across the Sunshine State, knocking out power grids and submerging dozens of homes underwater as officials begin the burdensome task of identifying the dead. Corpses were horrifically dragged from their graves in Orlando as cemeteries flooded across the state. Striking photos show homes reduced to rubble and huge sailboats washed ashore after the storm brought devastation to its continued path. A $1 million McLaren hypercar was whisked away as the storm touched down in Cayo Costa, Florida. Not to mention, before it reached the United States, the storm touched down in Cuba and ravaged the nation. The 125mph winds from Hurricane Ian left 11 million people in the country without power, creating a nearly nationwide blackout, along with massive flooding in many areas. Read More on The US Sun 'SHE SNAPPED' Shocking details revealed after girl, 7, stabbed to death by mom TIGHT SQUEEZE I'm a Hooters girl - hack I use to get my tight work shirt on every day The storm made its second landfall in South Carolina on Friday with 80mph winds and downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane. Around 700,000 homes and businesses have lost power but residents have thankfully swerved the strength of the storm. AFPThe sunshine state has been swamped in water '/ ' Florida has been decimated by the powerful storm that made landfall on WednesdayAP
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