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marmar

(78,311 posts) Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:03 AM Jul 2022

Naked Guy Climbing On Tractor-Trailer Disrupts I-75 Traffic: Sheriff

SARASOTA, FL — A naked man walking down the highway and climbing a tractor-trailer truck disrupted I-75 traffic in Sarasota Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

A Facebook post by an administrator in the Sarasota Traffic Facebook group indicated the incident happened in the southbound lanes near the Fruitville Road exit.

Deputies responding to calls about the naked man took him into protective custody without incident and brought him to a nearby hospital for a mental health evaluation, Doug Jones, creative communications specialist for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, told Patch.

“While we don’t know what may have precipitated this man’s actions, it’s apparent that he was exhibiting abnormal behavior,” he said. “This was a very dangerous situation for the man and the motorists traveling the interstate at that time. We’re thankful we were able to resolve the situation safely.” ...............(more)

https://patch.com/florida/sarasota/naked-guy-climbing-tractor-trailer-disrupts-i-75-traffic-sheriff

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Naked Guy Climbing On Tractor-Trailer Disrupts I-75 Traffic: Sheriff (Original Post) marmar Jul 2022 OP

Well its was near the Fruitville Rd Exit.. Historic NY Jul 2022 #1

Being naked while breaking the law is a good way to avoid being gunned down by the cops. sop Jul 2022 #2

Well, in his defense, it has been very hot down here. Chainfire Jul 2022 #3

Says a lot about how fast traffic was moving. nt Phoenix61 Jul 2022 #4

K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2022 #5

Florida man. SergeStorms Jul 2022 #6

So...An international political forum (DU) finds this fun? Thunderbeast Jul 2022 #7

That's why it's in the weird news forum, n'est-ce pas? marmar Jul 2022 #8

Maybe it's a Lady Godiva style protest? Yeah, that's it! He's protesting the shitty governor. Ziggysmom Jul 2022 #9

+1 Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 2022 #10

Historic NY

(38,624 posts)

1. Well its was near the Fruitville Rd Exit..

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:08 AM

Jul 2022

what did you expect from florida man

sop

(13,134 posts)

2. Being naked while breaking the law is a good way to avoid being gunned down by the cops.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:24 AM

Jul 2022

Harder for them to claim the victim was carrying a weapon.

Chainfire

(17,757 posts)

3. Well, in his defense, it has been very hot down here.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:36 AM

Jul 2022

Phoenix61

(18,183 posts)

4. Says a lot about how fast traffic was moving. nt

Reply to Chainfire (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:41 AM

Jul 2022

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

5. K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:47 AM

Jul 2022

SergeStorms

(19,487 posts)

6. Florida man.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 11:05 AM

Jul 2022

And the beat goes on. All the criminals and loons from the north and Midwest run out of road in Florida.

I lived there for four years and couldn't take it anymore. Back to New York, where I can handle the cold and snow of winter in exchange for far fewer 'Florida men' in my life.

Thunderbeast

(3,623 posts)

7. So...An international political forum (DU) finds this fun?

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 11:41 AM

Jul 2022

Is it because he was naked?
Is it because it was Florida?

The biggest challenge in treating behavioral disorders is overcoming stigma. This man appears to need help. Most likely, he has medications, but will not take them. A broken brain is complicated, and too often, tragic.

Laughing at him on the internet is not helpful. It is no less cruel than Trump feigning spasms to mock a reporter at a rally.