Is Gary Drayton right? Is there 1715 treasure in the Indian River?

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Yeah, I did some stupid stuff as a kid here in Florida. Night wade fishing in Lake Jackson for big bass, walking through St. Marks at night to flounder gig. Gators everywhere. I think back on it now and wonder how we were so lucky. Gators are nothing to mess with. I'm not bullet proof anymore.

Not sure how old you are but the gator population is definitely larger now than it was when i was a kid due to the protection acts etc.

Same as sharks... they are both over abundant now.

I also did the gator swims... along with every other critters and fanged thing.

 

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[Flipperfla]

2 people have been killed by gators so far in 2022 in Florida and across Florida the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating 16 attacks so far this year, and that was as of July 2022, there were 21 people bitten in attacks last year in Florida.

I am a Florida native, born and raised in Florida, my family history in Florida dates back to early 1800s prior to 1840. Been around gators most of my life, waded and swam in lakes and rivers too. I was taught at a young age to be careful and to respect what gators can do.

Anyone who doesn't respect what a gator will do is asking for trouble, they want attack a boat, but in the water you are in their domain so you better be observant and cautious.

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2 people have been killed by gators so far in 2022 in Florida and across Florida the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating 16 attacks so far this year, and that was as of July 2022, there were 21 people bitten in attacks last year in Florida.

I am a Florida native, born and raised in Florida, my family history in Florida dates back to early 1800s prior to 1840. Been around gators most of my life, waded and swam in lakes and rivers too. I was taught at a young age to be careful and to respect what gators can do.

Anyone who doesn't respect what a gator will do is asking for trouble, they want attack a boat, but in the water you are in their domain so you better be observant and cautious.

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Lake Jesup and Harney are another 2 that are loaded.

 

[newnan man]

Lake Jesup and Harney are another 2 that are loaded.

When you drive over Lake Jessup on a calm day on the 417 the gators are thick floating on top.

 

[sphillips]

Yeah, I did some stupid stuff as a kid here in Florida. Night wade fishing in Lake Jackson for big bass, walking through St. Marks at night to flounder gig. Gators everywhere. I think back on it now and wonder how we were so lucky. Gators are nothing to mess with. I'm not bullet proof anymore.

Yes, we were bullet proof when young, not sure how I survived

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

When you drive over Lake Jessup on a calm day on the 417 the gators are thick floating on top.

Drove across Jessup one night for work, and the lake look liked there were small red lights everywhere, there were hundreds of gators with their red eyes glowing.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Yes, we were bullet proof when young, not sure how I survived

Yes, that is so true, when you are young you think you are invincible even if it is subconsciously. I have no idea how I survived to be my age, I have actually driven close to a million miles in my life, how I made it without a major accident I will never know. How I survived all the partying I will never know either, sometimes I feel like I spent the first half of my life betting I wouldn't get this old. 🤣