A Florida man shed more than his inhibitions in this jaw-dropping incident that has authorities shaking their heads

Another day, another wild story from the Sunshine State.

Florida never fails to deliver the kinds of bizarre incidents that leave people across the country in disbelief.

And a Florida man shed more than his inhibitions in this jaw-dropping incident that has authorities shaking their heads.

Naked man emerges from barn in broad daylight

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to what seemed like a routine property damage call around 5 p.m. at a residence on South State Road 415 in Osteen.

Jared Gaver had arrived at the property to check on his company work van when he discovered the windows had been shattered and the driver’s door was hanging open.

But that was just the beginning of this strange tale.

While Gaver was inspecting the damage to his vehicle, he witnessed something that would stick with him for years to come.

A completely naked man covered in mud emerged from a nearby barn on the property.

The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Xaid Khan, was immediately detained by deputies who arrived on the scene.

Khan was read his Miranda rights and arrested on charges of burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, trespassing, and indecent exposure.

Following the sun under orders from a “higher power”

When deputies questioned Khan about his bizarre behavior, his explanation was just as strange as the incident itself.

According to the sheriff’s office report, Khan claimed he had been “following the sun under instruction from a higher power.”

Khan admitted he might have vandalized Gaver’s work van, though he said he couldn’t fully recall the incident.

He also told deputies he had knocked on the door of the home but wasn’t sure why he had removed his clothing.

Khan’s discarded clothes were later found scattered across the property, providing a breadcrumb trail of his unusual journey.

Deputies discovered additional evidence of Khan’s trespassing when they found the home’s patio door had been left open.

Water was running from a hose on the property, and furniture had been rearranged, suggesting Khan had made himself at home during his unauthorized visit.

The combination of the scattered clothing, open doors, running water, and rearranged furniture painted a picture of someone who had completely lost touch with reality.

From hospital to jail

Khan’s condition raised immediate concerns for deputies who responded to the scene.

The 31-year-old was visibly dehydrated and disoriented, requiring medical attention before he could be processed through the criminal justice system.

Deputies transported Khan to Fish Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation to address his dehydration and assess his mental state.

After receiving medical clearance, Khan was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail where he was booked on the three charges.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises or substance abuse issues.

Gaver told deputies he intends to press charges for the damage to his work van and the trespassing incident.

The case serves as another reminder that Florida’s reputation for unusual news stories shows no signs of slowing down.

What this says about Florida’s ongoing weirdness

This incident in Osteen joins the long list of bizarre Florida stories that have captivated the nation over the years.

From alligators in swimming pools to people wrestling with wild animals, the Sunshine State continues to produce news stories that sound too strange to be true.

Mental health experts often point out that many of these incidents involve individuals who are clearly in crisis and need help rather than ridicule.

The fact that Khan claimed to be following directions from a “higher power” and couldn’t remember key details suggests he may have been experiencing a psychological episode.

Florida’s year-round warm weather, transient population, and public records laws combine to create the perfect storm for unusual news stories.

The state’s sunshine laws make police reports readily available to journalists, meaning strange incidents that might go unnoticed in other states become national news in Florida.

This latest episode in Osteen will likely join the ranks of memorable Florida Man headlines that have become a cultural phenomenon.

For Jared Gaver, it was an expensive lesson about the unpredictable nature of property crime in Florida.

For Khan, it represents a serious legal situation that will require addressing both the criminal charges and any underlying issues that led to his bizarre behavior.