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

[marmar]

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

[Historic NY]

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

what did you expect from florida man

[sop]

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

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

[Chainfire]

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

[Phoenix61]

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

[RKP5637]

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

[SergeStorms]

6. Florida man.

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]

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

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.

[marmar]

8. That's why it's in the weird news forum, n'est-ce pas?

[Ziggysmom]

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

He realized Ron DeSatan is an asshole. That's the naked truth

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

10. +1