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Should we drain the Everglades?

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116 points ksymph | 1 comments | 16 Sep 25 19:33 UTC | HN request time: 0.2s | source
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ortusdux ◴[16 Sep 25 21:11 UTC] No.45268108[source]▶
Speaking of the uncanny feeling of shallow water, there are parts of the Florida keys where you can paddle a kayak a good half a mile from shore and still be in 2-4 ft of water. It's a great place to learn a new watersport as if you fall in you can just stand up.
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Rendello ◴[16 Sep 25 21:12 UTC] No.45268127[source]▶
Leeches freak me out, I can't imagine swimming with (or falling on) the gators!
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1. jandrewrogers ◴[17 Sep 25 01:21 UTC] No.45270432[source]▶
Leeches are ubiquitous in North America, though I've seen more of them east of the Rocky Mountains. Most freshwater streams and lakes probably have some.

I understand the psychological aspect but they are otherwise totally harmless.