Diver bit by gator at Silver Springs...

[james croft]

I would love to own some gator skin dive boots.

 

[Dive-aholic]

We dont have predators such as Alligators here in Europe, but if I am reading this right, the guy was supoosed to be snorkelling for water samples in a place where diving (of any sort) has long been banned. If this is true then surley he should have taken the necessary measures to make sure that the area was clear of any Alligators (or his compnay should have) before he went swimming there. If getting in the water is not allowed then once again, it appears as if us humans have exercised our god given (?) right to exercise our muscles over the rest of nature.

Whats done is done, the alligator is dead and the guy will hopefully recover and lead a full life, but for goodness sake, we need to to be more aware and responsible. Surely this is how the residents of Florida have lived in reasonable harmony with these creatures. If getting in the water is not allowed, then perhaps there is a good reason.

Pete was getting water samples as part of his job to fulfill the contract his employer has with the state of Florida. He was there lawfully. Diving is banned there for other reasons not because there are gators there. If that were the case, diving would be banned throughout Florida!

 

[scubadog1969]

thought yall would like this

 

[irishsquid]

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That is SWEET!

 

[Thalassamania]

Mmmm ... love them Treks with a dash of shimato or a bit of campy!