No more paddling on this lake: a 4.2-meter-long creature has forced the forest service to close it after attacking kayakers
Officials have announced a temporary closure to paddlers at Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest, following reports of a massive alligator—estimated between 13 and 14 feet—making direct contact with kayaks and canoes. Although no injuries have been reported, the U.S. Forest Service urges visitors to exercise caution and respect this extraordinary reptile’s territory. Located … Read more