78-Year-Old Veteran Escapes Florida Flood With His Dog

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AccuWeather reports that Bruce Johnson, a 78-year-old Army veteran from Valkaria, Florida, escaped rising floodwater with his dog, Max, but lost nearly everything he owned. About 8 feet of water filled his home along Goat Creek in Brevard County, where more than 2,000 homes were damaged after parts of the county received nearly 2 feet of rain in two days. AccuWeather preliminarily estimates total damage and economic loss at $3 billion to $5 billion. Johnson has no insurance, and neighbors have started a fundraiser as he plans to rebuild.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00A 78-year-old Florida veteran escaped a flood with his dog, but lost almost everything.

00:05Bruce Johnson lives in Valkyria, in Brevard County. He had just minutes to get out.

00:10He grabbed his dog, Max, and left his phone and wallet behind.

00:14The current was strong enough to push his truck sideways.

00:17About eight feet of water filled his home along Goat Creek.

00:20Across Brevard County, more than 2,000 homes were damaged.

00:24Parts of the county received nearly two feet of rain in just two days.

00:27AccuWeather estimates $3 billion to $5 billion in damage and economic loss.

00:33Johnson has no insurance and little savings.

00:35Friends have given him and Max a place to stay.

00:38A neighbor, who also lost her home, started a fundraiser for him.

00:42He hopes to rebuild on stilts.

00:44Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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