On closer inspection, looks like RWW was rescued from Sanibel after 4 hours. He didn’t stay through the storm.
Conflicting reports. Not exactly a new phenomenon.
https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2022/10/01/author-randy-wayne-white-survived-hurricane-ians-assault-sanibel/
Author Randy Wayne White survived Hurricane Ian’s assault on Sanibel
The Doc Ford’s owner and his wife, Wendy, couldn’t be reached for a while, but said he and his wife are “still here.”