What happens to Lake Eola swans during hurricanes? It's their call.
Oct 09, 2024
As an Orlando Weekly reporter walked through the streets of downtown Orlando early Wednesday morning, assessing the vibe of the city ahead of Hurricane Milton, she noticed that a number of swans and ducks at Lake Eola Park were still floating by on the lake, amid light rainfall and winds just strong enough to signal that something worse was on the way. So, Orlando Weekly staff asked themselves: What actually does happen to Lake Eola's swans (purchased for thousands of dollars with city funds) when major storms like Hurricane Milton are expected to come through? According to the city, the answer is: That's not our responsibility.