Lake Swimming

[Franny]

I live on Eastern Lake and have swum in the outflow area probably 30-40 times this spring and summer with no difficulties. I have never seen a gator in Eastern Lake these last 4 years and I often fish in my canoe in the back marshy spot by the trail and picnic table. I can't vouch for the other lakes, but Eastern is safe...and gorgeous! As for the amoeba, I believe they need fresh water, not brackish and filled with tannic acids.

When we lived on Eastern Lake we had several encounters with gators, small, but feisty. I do believe they prefer staying in the very northern swampy part. And we always swam in the outflow.

 

[Em]

I read in today's Walton Sun that the Wildlife Dept is investing a gator bite of an intoxicated man. The man is not filing a complaint.

Kind of reminds me of another certain someone who decided to wrestle a gator in Pandora's parking lot.

Most gators won't mess with you unless people have been feeding them, or maybe when they get to be about 12ft+ in length.

Swim at own risk, but keep your priorities in check. You are more likely to die while driving to the lake.