PARKLAND, Fla. – He's a real trooper.

One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.

An equally gut-wrenching and heartwarming viral video captured Florida Highway Patrol Officer Orlando Morales saving the deserted dog – since given the name "Trooper" in his honor. Trooper has since found a new, loving home one year after Milton wreaked havoc across the Sunshine State.

Like millions across the globe, Carla and Frank Spina watched the viral video of Trooper.

On Wednesday, Frank Spina and Trooper joined FOX Weather to discuss the journey and recovery from Hurricane Milton and the road to the happy home that Trooper now resides in Parkland.

"Me and my wife had mad

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