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Man accused of leaving dog tied to fence ahead of Hurricane Milton is charged with animal cruelty

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Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 23 , of Ruskin , Florida , was arrested Monday on felony charges of aggravated animal cruelty.

He admitted to tying his dog to a fence and abandoning it as Hurricane Milton approached the state.

Garcia could face up to five years in prison for his actions, the state attorney's office says.