November 29, 2023

We were wading through the canyon stream while talking about the process of water wearing away at the rock. The water was about chest height when I spotted an alligator making its way towards us. “Gator…” I tried to say in the calmest possible tone as I backed away. I picked up a metal rod and said we needed to “get out now” under my breath. Once the animal got close enough, I immediately started bashing at its snout with the rod.