[at-l] For Flordia Hikers: Alligator Warning

[m_factor@hotmail.com (Mara Factor)]

LOL...

Now WHY does this sound familiar?

;-)

Mara
Stitches, GAME99


>From: WHHAWKINS@aol.com
>Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 12:25:04 EDT
>
>Due to the extreme dry conditions, the following advisory has been
>issued:
>
>Subject: Alligator Warning
>
>The Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters,
>fishers, and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for 
>alligators
>while in Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Volusia, Flagler and Orange
>Counties. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little
>bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the alligators 
>unexpectedly.
> They also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter with
>an alligator.  It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator
>activity. People should recognize the difference between small young
>alligator and large adult alligator droppings.  Young alligator droppings 
>are
>smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers. Adult alligator
>droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
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