Do natives of Florida have some kind of mental block when it entails going into natural open waters?
If I had grown up in the south US I think it would have registered at some point that there could be predators lurking in wait below the surface?
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/nearly-11-foot-alligator-killed-210324612.html
Max.

 

It's the same adaptation people use when driving 60mph in deep snow and ice, something bad won't happen to ME.

 

Do natives of Florida have some kind of mental block when it entails going into natural open waters?

That article didn't say the woman was a, "native of Florida".
When you count the alligators and the people, I think we have a very good record of not feeding the critters.
"according to statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. In 2015, there were 9 major attacks,"
Then again, some people just have a generous helping of stupid.
When my mother moved to Florida, I had to tell her not to keep a good grip on the dog's leash when walking it next to the lake.
"Alligators think small dogs are Scoobie snacks."

(Yes, I just called my mother stupid.)

Out on the lake in a boat, I shined my flashlight along the bank and saw 20 pairs of eyes looking back at me. Natives of Florida have plenty of opportunities to figure out how stupid it is to swim in fresh water!

 

That article didn't say the woman was a, "native of Florida".

They said a Florida woman, I took that to possibly mean a Native?
Max.

 

They said a Florida woman, I took that to possibly mean a Native?
Max.

Most Floridians weren't born in Florida...including me.
I can guarantee, any Florida born, swamp rat of a person, knows all about alligators.

 

This happens all the time down there. At least it used to. Even when the gator numbers were low years ago, you wouldn't believe the number of gator bites at golf course ponds.

And you could tell when a large gator came into your neighborhood. Small dogs and cats go missing first.

 

Natural selection.

 

you could tell when a large gator came into your neighborhood. Small dogs and cats go missing first.

Hmmm...thinking about that "Cat Headquarters" under my car...

Must make sure no alligators take up residence there.

 

Florida man!

https://m.reddit.com/r/FloridaMan/?utm_source=mweb_redirect&compact=false

 

Florida!
http://q13fox.com/2016/05/09/florida-man-stopped-with-alligator-foot-sticking-out-of-dashboard/

 

Florida man!

That's just mean.

 

View of crocodiles/ alligators:

 

Man is supposed to be an apex predator. Looking at the physical condition of most of mankind leaves me wondering if this is correct. Most of us resemble chattel more than predators.

Thanks McDonald's.

 

We're descended from the chattel that knew where to hide when the alphas were killing each other.

 

They have now added "Croc" signs at most of the parks/recreational watering holes..

I was just in Florida on vacation and went to Blue Springs for my "Discover Scuba" course..
There were a crap load of people there in the water on tubes,etc..
My instructor called it the "Redneck Riviera"..
Amazing the difference in people from the beach to those springs..

Looking up during scuba it was like being at the bottom of a Cheerio bowl looking at butts and feet all over the place..

 

A crocodile farm in Pattaya, Thailand

 

Another one!
They tell you to stay in the Car for a reason!

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/video-woman-mauled-to-death-by-tiger-at-chinese-151550118.html
Max.

 

 

@Kermit2 Its quicker than de-fusing it!
Max.

 

Another one!
They tell you to stay in the Car for a reason!

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/video-woman-mauled-to-death-by-tiger-at-chinese-151550118.html
Max.

A good opportunity for creative writing. In one of our local newspapers, the reason for the lady getting off the car was an argument with the man. That daughter was not even mentioned.

Maybe, the best is to ask the tiger...