[Polar Bear]

The guy is obviously no saint, but I don't think he was in any great danger. Sounds like a bit of an overreaction imo.

[Sandtrap328]

Definitely, call out to someone to warn him of impending danger! An alligator swimming toward you qualifies, in most minds, as an impending danger.

A very loud "Hey, you", would suffice to get his attention and would also be more friendly than the one given - even if it did seem to fit the person illegally fishing.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Uberschaf

Gators won't attack anything half as big as they are let alone a grown man. This guy was most likely a floridan.

I've noticed that native Floridians have a very different attitude toward gators.
It seems dangerous to me to stand near a gator; but perhaps natives know something we don't know.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I've noticed that native Floridians have a very different attitude toward gators.
It seems dangerous to me to stand near a gator; but perhaps natives know something we don't know.

I wonder how many native Floridians have been eaten by a gator?

We lived in Palm Harbor for nine years which is quite close to Lake Tarpon. A lot of it borders that Lake.

I gave gators the respect they deserved but was also always more scared of water moccasins. And we have those here the Villages.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Definitely, call out to someone to warn him of impending danger! An alligator swimming toward you qualifies, in most minds, as an impending danger.

A very loud "Hey, you", would suffice to get his attention and would also be more friendly than the one given - even if it did seem to fit the person illegally fishing.

I yelled a very friendly "Sir, there is a gator close to you!"

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[jscottb]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I've noticed that native Floridians have a very different attitude toward gators.
It seems dangerous to me to stand near a gator; but perhaps natives know something we don't know.

Well it is pretty obvious from this post and the fact that the guy was not bothered by the presence of the gator that us Floridians do know something the rest of you do not know.

[Gpsma]

Why do people get angry when their UNSOLICITED advice is ignored?

Unless its a child in danger I learned to MYOB a long time ago.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Why do people get angry when their UNSOLICITED advice is ignored?

Unless its a child in danger I learned to MYOB a long time ago.

[cquick]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

That is a perfect "before" picture for a Darwin Award.

[2BNTV]

Some people just don't get it and never will. Sounded like an accident waiting to happen. IMHO

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Why do people get angry when their UNSOLICITED advice is ignored?

Unless its a child in danger I learned to MYOB a long time ago.

Wow, that’s awful. I’m 54, far from being a child, if you saw that I were about to cross the street with an on coming car you would not say anything? For the record, if saw you approaching a dangerous situation I WOULD say something, whether you wanted to hear it or not. I do hope your attitude is a rarity in TV.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Why do people get angry when their UNSOLICITED advice is ignored?

Unless its a child in danger I learned to MYOB a long time ago.

I think help can be offered in a constructive way without insulting someone and it is up to them to accept or ignore it. I, myself don't really worry too much anymore with this generation of younger people that won't listen anyway.

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by Retiring

Wow, that’s awful. I’m 54, far from being a child, if you saw that I were about to cross the street with an on coming car you would not say anything? For the record, if saw you approaching a dangerous situation I WOULD say something, whether you wanted to hear it or not. I do hope your attitude is a rarity in TV.

Perhaps you and I lived in a different area. I grew up in NYC and lived there many years and then moved to Long Island...

This is what I have experienced offering unsolicited help...

Flashed my lights to let another motorist know his headlights were not on...only to have him turn around with a gun in his hand

Honking my horn to let an elderly couple know that there was an oil fire under their car....to pull up next to them calling the police.

To tell a small child to not run out in the street while oblivious mom was looking into a store...then being told by the mom to mind my own business.

Sorry Mr 54 year old...if u dont know how to cross the street its not my isdue.