Panthers in the Southeast, Particularly in NW Florida

[+Korfus & Son]

Just dispatched units to 1400 Becks Lake Rd in Cantonment, 29 yo Male

attacked by a wild panther. You may want to pass this along to other

cachers, as they say it is the mating season and they are territorial and extra

aggressive right now. There are MANY caches in the woods in panther territory here in NW Florida, even our High school is named after the big cat, since they are plentiful around here.

Hope everyone has safe caching experiences, try not to go alone when going deep into woods (even more than 100 feet in areas of low visibility / dense forest), take wildfire (capsicum based like pepper spray) since it is legal in most State / Federal areas where firearms are not, be sensible if you do carry a firearm, make sure you have your CCW if handgun, and be aware of nearby homes etc.. if you happen to have to fire!

If you go alone or even if not, leave list of caches (in order) you are visiting with a 3rd party or family member.

Carry some type of communications, cell phone, ham radio, GMRS radio, FRS radio (many units like the Garmin Rino's have this built in).

A good first aid kit, water, itinerary list and communications are good ideas for all outdoor adventuring anyway, so be safe, Summer is around the corner, STAY HYDRATED, STAY SAFE!

 

Walter

Edited May 10, 2010 by Team KORFUS