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Florida man armed with garden shears survives gator attack before shot, killed by deputies (www.wesh.com)

submitted 2 months ago by Wilshire@sh.itjust.works to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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[–] MangoCats@feddit.it 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

In Florida, medical staff also call "Baker Act" at the drop of a hat which basically puts the offender in a psych ward which is often more abusive than a prison.

[–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 12 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Every new thing I learn about Florida makes it sound worse.

[–] SabinStargem 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I think Florida is situated over a hellmouth or something.

[–] MangoCats@feddit.it 1 points 2 months ago

Nothing freezes to death in Florida...