A bikini-clad OnlyFans model comes under fire for her “disturbing” simulated weather forecast on flooded Florida streets as Hurricane Helen killed more than 160 people and caused historic flooding across the southeastern United States. Bathing.
Influencer Skyler Simpson wore a bright pink string bikini and held an umbrella as she waded through shin-high floodwaters in Tampa, where winds reached 107 mph.
“We're broadcasting live from Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa Bay, and everyone's just…” Simpson began, before ice was thrown in his face off-camera.
“I like going for walks with my family,” she said. Video posted on her social media She was hit with ice again, this time receiving a shock to her right eye.
The smiling model had difficulty using the umbrella she was carrying as the storm's winds constantly turned it inside out.
Simpson stood at an embankment crossing overlooking Hillsborough Bay with a blinding handheld microphone during the news broadcast.
“As you can see, I think people were a little bit dramatic about how the weather was going to be here. The storm has obviously passed and moved up to Tallahassee. I think it's a beautiful night here in Bayshore.
“Perfect for a walk with the family or a night walk,” she added, as the person behind the camera splashed water on her face.
“I feel great, and Tampa Bay feels great,” Simpson added.
“Stay safe, Skylar Simpson. Back to Chris,” she concluded.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Simpson earned an associate's degree in education from Hillsboro Community College in 2018, then attended the University of South Florida, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2020. I graduated.
She went on to sign with two different modeling agencies in 2020 before launching her OnlyFans venture.
The impromptu stunt garnered more than 1.8 million views on TikTok and more than 23,000 likes on X and Instagram combined, with the caption: “All jokes aside, I hope everyone is safe.'' Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the storm.”
Some viewers did not find the video funny and accused Simpson of making fun of the tragedy.
One commenter posted on Instagram, “I hope that some of the benefits I receive through likes on this reel will help families in need.''
“It's all about influence…it's great. I'm sure your dad is proud,” said another man.
“Happy. Someone died, so let's make a joke.”
“Disgusting. Selling content while others suffer. Karma will get you.”
Simpson defended the video, saying, “A lot of people who were actually affected by this commented and laughed. It affected their families. They thought it was the (news) reporter's humor. I know.”
“And you still posted it. This is in incredibly bad taste,” one Instagram user wrote, referring to Simpson's caption. “People are dead or seriously injured. Would you like to put yourself in their shoes? Just because you thought you had a fun drunken moment doesn't mean this post needs to stay on your account. So please delete it if you have the tact.”
Helen's path to destruction
- Helen slammed into Florida's Big Bend coastline Thursday night as a Category 2 hurricane, pounding the state with wind gusts of 155 miles per hour. Killed at least 13 people.
- Helen moved northeast into Georgia and weakened to a tropical storm by Friday morning, but brought with it winds and flooding. 25 people were killed In the state.
- By Friday afternoon, Helen had moved through parts of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. At least 29 people died.
- Relentless rain pounded Appalachia Friday night, causing flooding and mudslides in mountain towns.
- A tornado hits the Asheville, North Carolina area, killing at least 35 people. 15 injured At Rocky Mount.
- Over the weekend, rescue teams struggled to clear roads and recover bodies. The number of deaths is count 132and as many as 600 people remain missing.
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Simpson managed to ignore most of the negative comments directed at her, but she did reply to the last one, explaining her decision to leave the video up.
“This is a satire on news reporters. If you don't understand, feel free to unfollow,” the model replied.
Simpson responded to another critic that “many people who were actually affected by this commented and laughed.” “It affected my family. They know it's rookie reporter humor.”
Other commenters pointed out potential safety hazards in the water Simpson was standing in.
One comment on Instagram read: “I'm willing to bet there's definitely sewage in that standing water.”
Mr. Simpson assured users that he rinsed off the hydrogen peroxide “immediately” before lathering it up.
Helen, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm shortly after 11 p.m. on September 26, caused record flooding in the Tampa Bay area, with storm surge water levels exceeding 6 feet in some areas and 7.19 feet in the East Bay. Reached.
At least 166 people died as a result of the storm, making Helen the second deadliest storm in the past 20 years.
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused the levees in New Orleans to burst, killing at least 1,392 people.
