Earlier 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 Fox13, the group was going through a canal between Tiger Lake and Kissimmee Lake when she was bit. Another man had his life vest taken by the gator as well. Thankfully there were plenty of people there to help until first responders arrived to take her to the hospital, but this had to be an absolutely terrifying situation. And I’m sure one that no one would’ve expected.
Just a reminder when you’re out on any body of water in Florida to be aware and be careful!
While 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. Until now.
Earlier 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 Fox13, the group was going through a canal between Tiger Lake and Kissimmee Lake when she was bit. Another man had his life vest taken by the gator as well. Thankfully there were plenty of people there to help until first responders arrived to take her to the hospital, but this had to be an absolutely terrifying situation. And I’m sure one that no one would’ve expected.
Just a reminder when you’re out on any body of water in Florida to be aware and be careful!
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