I was watching the news this morning, and they said something like 19 deaths by gators in Florida over the past 58 years. Now three in one week. Due to drought and other factors the gators are moving inland for food. The report also said research had been done proving that once a gator gets a taste of human blood their targets are refocused.
Regardless of media hype, facts, or whatever I just wish EVERYONE safety and precautions around any type of water. Gators can also run at up to 60 miles per hour for a short distance. If you ever find yourself in that predicament you should run a zig zag line to tire the gator out. They can run straight, but it takes a lot of effort on their part to weave a path toward you.
Just be safe. Mother nature can be cruel and punishing, and every member here is needed whole and intact.
Deb
