'Wow, that's intense': Internet users react as Anderson Cooper is hit by flying debris while covering Hurricane Milton

Anderson Cooper was hit in the face by flying debris Wednesday night while covering Hurricane Milton for CNN after it made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, with winds of 120 miles per hour.

Reporting live from Bradenton, a drenched Cooper declared, “The water is really starting to flow now.”

After a white object hit the 57-year-old journalist in the face, he shouted: “Woah! That wasn’t good.”

“We'll probably go in soon,” he added before continuing his live coverage of the deadly hurricane.

Reacting to the video on It’s dangerous if we get it.”

“Does he want a bonus from CNN,” another wondered.

“Wow, that’s intense! “Cooper's commitment to reporting is commendable, but safety comes first,” chimed in another, expressing concern for his safety given the severe devastation caused by Milton.

Cooper has a long history of covering major hurricanes such as Hurricanes Florence, Sandy and Katrina. The hurricane ripped through the area at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field, where first responders sought refuge.

Several US reporters fight against Milton

Not only Cooper, but also CNN employees survived the worst of Milton.

Bill Weir was in St. Petersburg when the storm made landfall. Weir braved what he called “slop” – rain and wind – and was thrown off-screen and also lost his red CNN hat.

In another video, Jim Cantore, a hurricane expert on The Weather Channel, is seen taking cover in a Port Charlotte parking garage to avoid being hit by flying debris. However, the port discovered him anyway.

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Officials have announced multiple flash flood emergencies and over two million people remained without power. Many people have lost their lives in Milton and as the situation worsens, officials are advising locals to seek higher ground.