Kayaking in Florida: A New Fear Unlocked on the WaterEverver since I moved to the Sunshine State, I’ve found a great hobby of kayaking in Florida, however now, there’s a new fear that’s been unlocked on the water.yaking in Florida: A New Fear Unlocked on the WaterWatermelon of my favorite weekend hobbies is kayaking in Florida, however, there’s a new fear that’s been unlocked on the water.er since I moved to Fort Myers nearly 6 years ago, I took up kayaking. It’s become one of my favorite things to do. Not only is being out in the sunshine always good, but there’s something so peaceful about being on the water. I usually go by myself too, so it’s just me and the sounds of the birds chirping and waves splashing. My favorite place to go is the Estero River. I usually rent from Estero River Outfitters and head out in either direction for a paddle, which also makes for good exercise too. But I go all over the area. I also try to get out on a kayak when I take vacations to other places as well. I’ve always been comfortable on a kayak. But after hearing what happened to one Florida woman this week, a new fear has been unlockede I’ve been kayaking I’ve seen plenty of birds and turtles, even once I saw a manatee and a dolphin. While I know that gators are a huge part of nature in Florida, I’ve never really thought of them as a possible threat while I’ve been in a kayak. Maybe in my mind that the kayak would protect me. UntiUntitled this week a woman was kayaking with a large group of people in Polk County and got bit on the elbow by an alligator. According to Fixed, the group was going through a canal between Tiger Lake and Kissimmee Lake when she was bit. Another man had his life vest ta
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