On Saturday, March 24, my wife and I (we are in our 60s) set out for an overnight hike from Farles Prairie to Clearwater Lake. People have disappeared never to be seen again. That would have been 3300 BC. There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. Dear,Mr. Never once did I fear anything in these woods. But most want to be left alone. I looked at some property in the middle of the forest and it would be heavenly..it is at the end of a dead end road and i've been concerned for my safety there I guess I would have to get a gun..something I don't necessarily believe in. If you look for forums talking about the peace, tranquility, and serenity of the forest, you will also be able to find that. So you and I can type whatever our pretty little hearts desire! Once I came across a naked hiker near Farles Prairie. Their bodies were never found. In lake worth Florida? We camped near salt springs close to lake George. 13 people killed in a blink of an eye.You can have your city living, it is no longer for me.The ONF has 607 square miles of natural, beautiful forest. . It is more than obvious that wired stuff occurred there when you look at what lies next to it. Now we are just 2 miles from Clearwater Lake when we are approaching another dirt road, and notice a flashlight moving towards us, ON THE TRAIL! If you go into the forest have 4 or more with you & all be armed. For more information on the Ocala National Forest pet policy please call the Lake George Ranger District Office at (352 . I keep coming back to read more comments. One can still not be calm enough to assess the situation, and act correctly. To the rest, just trying to enjoy life (what a concept! We appreciate any help but please get the facts straight. Waters Thank you for making this blog post, I was researching serial killers earlier today and somehow I was lead here. Of course. Familiarity with criminal behavior does not make one a criminal. National Forests in Florida OHV Trails are open year-round, subject to severe weather and forest conditions. It's full of addicts. There are bears and just had one recently that was slashing tents looking for food. We do not expect to hike at night (trip and falls, wildlife encounters as well as human encounters all happen in the dark night). Talk Of The Villages, Copyright 2020. This meeting is 100% virtual (not in-person) attendance. Because I will most likely make sure you are one of those bodies that is found in the forest. It happens. My observations into what I consider the ONF is that I have run across several tent cities. Never approach bear cubs!! Chad called a friend for a ride, but when the friend arrived, Chad was nowhere to be found. But, you realize just how crazy it can be when 2x in my teens the FBI knocked on my door to ask if I'd seen an escaped prisoner from Raiford and Starke penitentiary. I live in the forest . Burying someone deep in the forest allows them to get away with the crime. Feb. 16OCALA, Florida A Conneaut man accused of raping a minor was arrested Tuesday morning after he was discovered hiding in a van in a Florida forest. But, I am not afraid to live out herebecause I am armed and dangerous in my own home, I have a right to defend it and my person.Evil is everywhere, there is no escaping it.Do not let this story stop you from coming to the Ocala National Forest. Lacey also had a scar on her right thigh and abdomen, a dimple on her left cheek. And those pretty young girls, yea, daddy taught'em to shoot when they were little, and one of them is fixing to put 2 in your chest. But you can never tell who is just someone having a good time or a predator. After years of working 60 to 70 hours a week and never taking a vacation, Carolyn and I (Rob) decided to quit our job and begin living our dream. My family loves to come to our home for gatherings and family outings. Ive been going to rainbow gatherings since i was 16 40 now. The first time I heard newscasters report on missing campers in the Ocala National Forest, I didn't hear their names, but I nevertheless offered a prayer for them and their families. If anything, the greater tragedy is all the trash left behind in the forest by careless humans.I must respond to the commenter who stated that, "wild animals are unpredictable". 911 or 9mm? We'll all be fine! Rainier National Park 06-20-2006 Stephen Mason Olympic National Park 07-05-2005 Gregory R. Brown Alpine Lake Wilderness 06-24-2006 Gilbert Mark Gilman Olympic National Park 07-01-2010 Eric Lewis Mt. I stumbled upon it just recently and I've gone to the beginning and am reading oldest to newest - absolutely riveting!Anyhow, I felt compelled to comment on how odd it is to me that people seem offended by you posting true stories, things that have actually happened in the forest. Sometimes we could hear their voices. But I must say when you post information from the Guardian that says you are more likely to be shot if you have a gun, along with the other anecdotal evidence that supposedly proves their point, you are doing a serious disservice to people that may be considering getting a firearm.I'm sure you can find plenty of people in your field that disagree with that notion. While I worked within the justice system, I was never an enforcement officer. Ocala, Florida state forest missing people This was posted on Sas Chron Webpage, so I googled and looks like lots of missing people, strange stuff happening in Florida! Terry Kenneth McDowell, were driving in the Big Scrub area of the Ocala National Forest on December 27, 2011. Rainier National Park 07-17-1995 Ramona Lynn Fey Mt. I wonder how much migration there is (if they can) of homeless from the North (ie: Chicago, NYC, etc.) Salt Springs Campground. The several that I passed were not deep in the forest and I am imagining that they served as shelter at night but that the owners emerged during daylight hours for school, work etc. Rainier National Park 07-08-1999 Joseph Wood Jr. Mt. I had a bad feeling about it, so I said "no".Abd we didn't go. "The idea that violence happens, even if no one sees it, is pure speculation. Hog Valley was akin to Mexico. So sick of the government and media playing us all like a bunch of lemmings. Just be very aware of your surroundings. This forest is a hidden gem in Florida that many people don't know about. Above 100 means more expensive. I have had the pleasure of meeting some great folks and some really ungrateful folks in this forest. You are a coward, who just wants to commit very bad crimes? Have never felt unsafe and the only thing I carry is a knife. It needs to have plenty of gas and if you are going to be driving on trails, it needs to be a 4 wheel drive. Better to stay on the main roads! OCALA NATIONAL FOREST - A family's search for a missing daughter ended Saturday, when they discovered her body and that of her companion at a remote campsite in the Ocala National Forest. Go ahead and tempt fate, play with fire. Alternatively, an individual may bring a gun to an otherwise gun-free conflict only to have that gun wrested away and turned on them." Here's hoping you have a long and happy life but a lot of us morons will not go back there.Robert A. When Anderson did not show up to meet his friends they reported him missing. I wouldn't. "Stop denying it. Hi Connie,If you'll contact me at kmmblog@gmail.com I'd be willing to write a more detailed account of Crhistine's case. This page shows the location of Ocala National Forest, Florida 32179, USA on a detailed road map. While I am sure there are those who have better info than I do, I would offer the following. Just wonder what they do to get by. Stick to the main areas of the forest. Ruby was 5, Cloey was 4 and Haley was just 1 when their mother disappeared two days after Christmas in 2011. Recently hiked the Florida Trail with my dog from Clearwater Lake to Rodman dam. We were 200 yards from the road and 50 yards from the trail, out of sight. And of course they are lacking in empathy, heart, and considerations. FOX 35 Orlando. Lisamarie1250, thats quite the silly comment! True---The ONF is probably an excellent place to commit murder or dump a body. You should have reported him to the police that night. Will we be safe? It is so large and wide spread that people just dump bodies and they are never found. It gives one a false sense of confidence. You have a different viewpoint. I did a Google search with that name and a few mug shots come up with that name. I am now 62, and still do not feel guns are suitable for ME. 1. wow, what an angered response to someone reporting facts. These are the people that do not need guns. Recently, many people have taken to TikTok . Oh, I did leave Ocala for a few years to go to college and I worked for a while in other states so I'm not quite as provincial as you say. ABSOLUTELY!!! Copy RSS URL to Clipboard How to use RSS feeds. I do a lot of GEOCACHING in the area including the ONF. Visited 2 winters ago and made a point to go through, and hike in, the forest. OCALA, Fla., None An annual gathering of a group of campers commonly referred to as "rainbow people" is causing problems for local businesses near the Ocala National Forest. Ms. Blackburn, Have you thought about having them activate Christine's case. He has a homemade tattoo on his left-forearm, although it is unclear what the tattoo depicts. He was probably harmless, I'll never know, but I was quick to move before he saw me duck into the forest where I then hurried back to my car. For those who cannot understand the nature of being self sufficient and living with nature, carrying a weapon for safety, being responsible for what you leave behind, leaving no footprint, not desecrating the land, etc., stay in your comfortable box and never venture out.The climate of distrust is incited by the media. She warned me of spiders ahead on the trail and then literally vanished. Has there ever been a missing person named Brandon Nicholas? Welch was subsequently charged with abducting Theresa, but the . Most the people have a good heart.mean crazy people suck. Dorothy Delilah Scofield. Share. A random truck came down the road and saw us. Demon, be gone! I definitely would not go out and walk the trails without my gun. The author is just telling the stories of the ppl killed or missing in the forest. Never encountered a problem. Considering the forest is 673 sq miles, I think a body count of 12 in 42 years is extremely low. If you feel its safe, despite evidence of crime and illegal activities, so be it. Ocala, Florida On August 10, 2015, Christopher Anderson went for a hike near Salt Springs, Florida. And if you really care, and know about it; why don't you try to stop them? Facebook Twitter Reddit. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - After discovering the remains of a woman in the Ocala National Forest last weekend, St. Johns County homicide detectives announced on Monday they would charge a 30-year old . . The forest has many secluded trails, swamps, and endless acreage where a person could get in and get out undetected. Riding Restrictions It makes absolutely no sense. 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