I doubt few would do that intentionally. Once their, you were safe from the law.There have always been places you need to have your guard up, and this is one of them. Just wonder what they do to get by. When shown a picture of Schaefer last year, Hoover said he was certain he saw Schaefer following the two girls before they were abducted. Urban Woodswalker, night hiking is common in warmer areas for obvious reasons. But you can never tell who is just someone having a good time or a predator. For the record, they won't. People. They are out there killing people who have families (Mothers, fathers, siblings, children and ect. I was accosted a couple of times by doped-up transients while loading up my boat. I seriously have to laugh when I read the comments on this blog. Many people who live here in The Villages have kind and generous hearts. We bought . 3. Ive camped in the forest numerous times, unarmed except for a knife (which, Ill admit, is a little naive), and have never experienced anything even remotely dangerous. Rainier National Park 10-19-2021 Duane Miles Olympic National Park, 05-27-2011 Michael Camilletti Cranberry Wilderness 03-12-2021 Cassie Renee Sheetz Monongahela National Forest 10-03-2021 Ona (OJ) Hovatter Monongahela National Forest, 06-20-2003 Andrew Robert Bliss Nicolet National Forest, 07-30-1900 J.R. 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All rights reserved. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at swimming areas. Thats how they are able to murder. People come up from trails behind my house out of the forest all the time at all hours of the day and night. The four wheelers tear up the foot paths and take away any peace and quiet you might be trying to get. Lake County, FL: Lacey Marie Buenfil was twenty-five years old when she went missing 12/27/11. A dangerous place? found your site while reading about missing 411 cases, the only one that sounds like it could be one is the one about the little boy, except the moms lawyer contradicting her story.thank you for the information, my husband and i stay in other sweetwater cabin every year and sometimes it's very spooky there. We do not expect to hike at night (trip and falls, wildlife encounters as well as human encounters all happen in the dark night). Hey Dave, I'm sure that was not a fun experience at all. Stop saying things that are not true . Missing teen . This forest is a hidden gem in Florida that many people don't know about. Even though more police are murdered in small towns than in the Ocala National Forest, I did include that in the count.The forest is beautiful. There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. I won't name the location, simply because we're 1) not finished there and 2) we really don't want anyone out there "rigging" the area to give us false results! He walked about six miles from Juniper Springs. Hiking boots, ball cap, backpack and walking stick.. Thats it. Salt Springs is the only campground within the forest that offers full hookups for RVers. Not even the dumbest serial killer or murderer would dump a body in the middle of Ocala, or any other well lit place.But, the forest is more than just a place for social deviants to dump bodies. My observations into what I consider the ONF is that I have run across several tent cities. As I reread these comments, I agree with most all of the things you have said here. Florida. I definitely came off more than spooked and carried concealed when in the forest after that. My only point is that I choose not to go back there because of what I experienced. 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. I honestly do not understand night hiking in this place, nor any woods anywhere. Sadly, we did not get a tag number.Shortly after that, a shirtless man rode by on a bicycle on the Trail, saw my wife but not me, and asked her if she was alone. Best case scenario, he is a homeless person who is probably mentally ill (and/or a meth addict) and has a fascination with morbidity. Similar Items. Because you are a coward and afraid to come clean, admit to an heinous crime. to the South just because of the weather. The Springs and Lakes, are some of the most beautiful places I know of. I believe that is what you want. Katie Fretland and Willoughby Mariano and Sentinel Staff Writers. For more information on the Ocala National Forest pet policy please call the Lake George Ranger District Office at (352 . It's not for everyone. But you have the right to your opinion! I've encountered bears, rattlesnakes, alligators, coyotes, and even found big-cat tracks that were significantly larger than any bobcat I've ever seen. From then on, I figured it wasn't worth going back. I hear guns going off in the forests near my home too, and I am thinking what animal is being illegally poached, or what human is being killed? Thank you for sharing your story. It's just a messed-up World anywhere you live so make the best of it. At 3:00 p.m., the vehicle became stuck in the sand on Railroad . The forest has many secluded trails, swamps, and endless acreage where a person could get in and get out undetected. Missing Persons. It's natural for people to get disoriented, get lost. I have been out in the forest since 1962. I am in Law enforcement. Great up close views of naturea great place to go! Talk Of The Villages, Copyright 2020. How do you know the FBI has actually got you under surveillance? When you enter the wilderness you and you alone are responsible for your safety. We appreciate any help but please get the facts straight. The Public are invited to virtually observe this meeting via livestream on the . Perhaps you are in a smaller rural town and have never experienced situations like this, but I assure you these are common occurrences. Lisamarie1250, thats quite the silly comment! One thing this blog did show you and you should pay attention to is, "never let your guard down-unfortunately, evil does exists." I've hiked and camped in the ONF for over 25 years. )There is no logic to your story. You don't carry the kinds of high powered automatic rifles they carry to hunt for sport. The 1,920 sq. I have hit the floor as AK 47s go off in the parking lot next door. My dad was born and raised in the Forest and I fished there for years and years and loved it. @Beck Thank you so much for your comment. Her main complaint is poor internet. If thats ok by you then ok. I did a Google search with that name and a few mug shots come up with that name. All the people are so defensive and say what a perfect place the Forest is and how people are just paranoid but they always make sure to say they themselves are well armed always when they go to the Forest. Ocala National Forest is just north of Orlando and is a perfect destination for nature lovers. The Assemblies of God church serves the "forest people" of central Florida's Ocala National Forest, 600 square miles of rivers, lakes, vast marshes, sand pines, and a bombing range for the U.S. Navy. There are alot of thieves and the people you gotta stay away from are clearly meth addict. The two had . Wondering where they are! I'm sure every place has murders and disappearances and unidentified bodies floating around but I came to the conclusion that the Forest is a dangerous place. 4) Big Shoals State Forest - White Springs. It sounds like this business person is a forest squatter, Christine Wiles is my daughter..we appreciate anyone getting her name out and trying to help us bring her home. We will never night hike or solo camp there again. ANY WOODED area is THE place to hide a body. We never saw a park ranger or any law enforcement on the entire Florida Trail area in the Ocala National Forest during the 4 days we hiked there, from Hidden Pond to Clearwater Lake. They cluster into informal camps and hang around for 2-4 weeks with people constantly coming and . . Sounds like a nice place to visit but don't wander around outside the touris-y areas. I have seen old trailers and shacks that show evidence of habitation. There have been many murders in the forest area, and missing people that never show back up, aren't that rare either. I have spent decades in the woods hiking alone, as a single female. 4 Reviews. 2.) Despite the photogenic landscape, the forest has a dark reputation as an ideal place to operate a hidden methamphetamine lab, dump the . We were 200 yards from the road and 50 yards from the trail, out of sight. Then they drove back the way they came. 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