Gator Right-of-Way

Alligators are common in Florida, most will move away from you, but then again....

 

 

 

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Always Yield to the Gator

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Wakulla River, about 1 mile south of the US 98 Bridge, heading north.
5/19/2001

 

Didn't see this one until he starting moving, he wasn't threatening, but just going about his business. As this has never been covered in any boating classes, and the gator hadn't taken any classes either, I decided to yield. This also gave me time to take a few pictures...