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These Stunning Photographs Will Show You What A Nightmare A Swamp Can Be At Night

Don’t you think so? David also went to Myakka River State Park and wow, did he find some alligators! The extra sparkle in this photo is that a light misty rain started and the flash lit the droplets up (and the eyes of the alligators too.

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Image Credit: Larry Lynch

So, back to that original question, if you run into an alligator, the experts all agree that you should keep your distance. If you stumble upon one – then your best chance is to run.

All you need is about 20 – 30 feet of distance. The alligator won’t run after you. You can also make noise – alligators usually avoid people the more noise, the better.

swamp photographs

Image Credit: Larry Lynch

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