Juniper Springs run has been closed due to 14' aggressive male Gator

I thought this report might be of interest. Especially since I recently recommended it as a great paddle.

Massive alligator forces boating closure at Juniper Springs after aggressive encounters | FOX 35 Orlando

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Mating season, I get upset when too many people around then as well.
I also see that Fox has them back in a kayak as opposed to the canoe I heard they were in previously. Kayak, canoe, John boat, they’re all the same . . . right?

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If it was a grizzly they would have already removed it permanently. The idea of protection for gators has long gone overboard. Studies have said repeatedly they should never have been put on the list to begin with. I have lived with them beside my house until a neighbor took things in to his own hands. Happy trails