A Creature Followed Me in the Florida Woods.

I hike a trail, sit under a tree, contemplate some wise words, practice poor axe-form, and recount a short tale of when I was followed by a creature on that same trail. I could feel it staring at me. I'd never experienced that before. It was unusual.

[@jamiecox5430]

You don’t have to convince me your story is legitimate! I also live in Florida and have experienced similar situations like the one that you spoke of.

[@floridawoodlore4704]

I don't mind the bears and pigs so much. The cats always hit me in the "instincts." And there's often more critters out in the wild than people realize, especially in Florida.

[@learnlovefromnature324]

Hello. I am Jamshid. I have just started my activity on KZbin. I live in Iran. Iran is really beautiful, contrary to its politics. I would like to travel to America and use the beauty there as well.

[@floridawoodlore4704]

Welcome aboard, Jamshid! I wish I could get outside more often. The beauty of Iran is legendary.

[@diannerowley9358]

I had no idea they lived there thought Florida was all beaches and shops.

[@floridawoodlore4704]

@@diannerowley9358 I think there are more Florida Panthers out there than people realize. I don’t recommend it, but they’re easier to find if you go hiking alone into wilderness areas where people seldom go.

[@diannerowley9358]

@@floridawoodlore4704 I guess he was curious

[@sunshinestatebushcrafter3049]

I know a guy who was camping and had a similar experience except it was at night.

[@floridawoodlore4704]

@@sunshinestatebushcrafter3049 There sure are a lot of interesting critters out there, and no shortage of eerie encounters if you wander around solo. Especially at night. I do find it much easier to sight Florida panthers, bobcats, and the occasional non-native jaguarundi when I’m out on my own.