hey k-1 i lived in florida for a lil while back in the 80's as a kid
and the first thing they told me was never ever go into a lake alligators live there ! i shit you not. i was only allowed to swim in a pool or supervised at the ocean lake was a big no no
It's a rule of thumb no doubt. I grew up in Louisiana...same rules apply buy they aren't as rampant like Florida you know where they are in la.
Florida they can show up in your driveway lol.
Back home when I was young my neighbors fished a lot. One day they never came back. They decided to fish in an area with gators...Their coast caught fire....They tried to swim to shore...ended up being dinner.
Four wives lost their husband that day. Was crazy.