The basket in the back of the bike that had a VERY REAL looking HUMAN SKULL that was cracked. lol and if theres anything i'm afraid its the animals not the humans because I see humans everyday I know their patterns animals are unpredictable, but amazing to see. David Thomas, 62, said his vehicle broke down and he hasn't been getting the side work he used to get. I've never been to Florida but almost everyone I know has. She had said, in the last decade or so, the crime has become really bad there. I would suggest people make that decision for themselves. I dont have tim to make a long post now, but Ive been thinking of moving near the Forest and have had people tell me it has changed ( mainly real estate people and local politicians lol) for the better , and that there are no longer any meth problems. "Stop denying it. I live in the Ocala National Forest. The park is closed for several hours daily because IES does not have the funds for paid security around the clock. They came to you on a boat ramp looking for a few bucks and you sent them on there way.Stay in Ocala, Please for our safety and yours. Yes, I've heard guns going off at night and some hunters wait by small ponds in the forest and use night-vision scopes to hunt. 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. WebGL support is required to display maps on Recreation.gov. The animals are dangerous but rarely attack humans unless threatened. It is a very beautiful place. I guess I've been lucky as the only strange people I've met were visitors from the cities. The forest is an amazing place year around to explore with many trails, springs, and the incredible Sliver Springs State Park. Tony Sims, outreach and referral specialist with the City of Ocala, spoke with and counted a number of people in Agape Park on Thursday. Saving Mercy on West Silver Springs Boulevard, also a Continuum of Care partner, has provided rapid housing for homeless persons. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. With that said, I have never been threatened by the potentially dangerous wildlife of the area. 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. No one is denying your feelings. As I'm reading this I am listening to National park and Forest disappearances. Such a blog can be written about ANY place with probably a much higher body count, and it doesn't have to be 673 sq miles.. Im in the ocala national forest. Explore their one-of-a-kind wonders. Location: South of 466a, if you don't like me.I live in Orlando. Robin Ford, a 31-year Ocala Police Department veteran now serving as the manager of the City of Ocala Office of Homeless Prevention, and Marion County employee Nicholas Bennett, manager of Continuum of Care for the City/County Joint Office, worked with counters last week around the IES campus where Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen, an outreach of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, serves a daily meal at noon. Not so much these days oh, because I do believe there are more but curious individuals roaming the woods then ever. The Ocala National Forest is a land of squatters, fugitives, dopers, and neer-do-wells. I do a lot of GEOCACHING in the area including the ONF. 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. Hiking boots, ball cap, backpack and walking stick.. Thats it. I go to the woods for peace, silence, quietness, beauty, and escape from humans. Its full of "rainbow people" doing what cults do. to the South just because of the weather. It's a chance I take. 2023 www.ocala.com. I don't actually know, and I know little about those folk. )There is no logic to your story. I have spent decades in the woods hiking alone, as a single female. For one, Getting killed i. I would volenteer etc. Those of us they have grown up out here understand the rules of the forest mind yours and ill mind mine Overall we do love are Rural Life. Yogi the Bear. However, there are many meth heads and numerous Other Drug activities in the neighborhood where I reside. . (which btw are allowed in your vehicle without a conceal carry permit or on your person with conceal permit) and I found it fascinating! It gives one a false sense of confidence. You don't like it here well go visit a very, very, very small island that only has one tree that nothing can hide behind. When I walked out of the store, I noticed the bike but he wasnt standing there. Ocala National Forest Type: Forest But I still do not carry a gun and I have felt safe! Who will you depend on to save your ass if you need help? Also, why would anyone shoot guns off at night in a natural area? The ministries have also sponsored hygiene programs, local produce gleaning projects, Thanksgiving dinners, education for food dehydration methods and medical clinics. 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. Talk Of The Villages, Copyright 2020. This is false. Especially when most of our communities out here are poor people. You have a different viewpoint. It is not just the Ocala National Forest. He said the facility can accommodate up to about 50 people when needed due to weather conditions, in addition to their regular outreach. It sounds wonderful there but after reading this I'm wondering if it's a good choice. 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. You sound more like one of the killers trying to get people agitated. I've been living in the Ocala National Forest for over 14 years, and have fished and hiked the Forest since my early teens. Why in earth would they care to let the family know? If you look back at the statistics of murders that occurred in the forest, say 20 years worth, that number is practically nothing compared to murders that have happened in Ocala over the same period. Again, one of them was the white truck we first encountered. Well maintained trail with lots of serenity. 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. Why blame the forest? To the angry person that got offended over FACTSSTOP AND ALLOW OTHER'S TO SPEAK. Its a magical place. . This is the home of A Florida man. We donate to the charities in Ocala National. No questions asked, if you threaten me or try and steal from me, or approach me after you are told to stay away you will be shot, then you will be fed to the gators. Yes, crime happens everywhere, but National Forests.ALL National Forest are very common. Show me one place where you are 100% safeOne story you have not heard about here---is one where someone has gone totally bonkers and randomly killed mass people. Tackling Society's Biggest Challenges: Announcing the 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award Winners Ocala Nonprofits and Charities Starting Over Animal Refuge Inc 350 reviews Writer wrote: Melissa Candow runs this Rescue with a determination, dedication, and a heart bigger than the Universe. Its nearly 400,000 acres are located in Lake, Marion, and . A gun has no life of its own. Just do not do it on my property. My observations into what I consider the ONF is that I have run across several tent cities. I had a bad feeling about it, so I said "no".Abd we didn't go. As the story unfolded I was recounting a nearby vehicle I saw parked and shots I heard clap into the evening silence. I'm now in the 60's. It's a great spot to meet up with friends and family for a weekend of . Better to stay on the main roads! From a place, 40 years ago, mostly inhabited by rural poor "country" types, who hunted and fished. Please dont bother coming back here, We dont need people like you sullying up the place.You just assume that the people who accosted you are from the forest but when in reality they were most likely people passing through and down on there luck. He walked about six miles from Juniper Springs. I have lived in the Ocala national forest for a good portion of my life. Does that make you feel good? A Great Place To Get Away!! Most beautiful place in the forest. Just FYI, the grocery store/ gas station next to Salt Springs Park has re-opened. Most don't hunt for sport. Walking in the woods on the weekends down isolated trails at night is a recipe for trouble. Wondering where they are! Visit? Have you had any bad experiences there? Ive been going to rainbow gatherings since i was 16 40 now. I love the peacefulness and the wildlife but the forest is extremely creepy at night. As I reread these comments, I agree with most all of the things you have said here. According to the National Forest Service, Ocala National Forest has more than 600 lakes where visitors can see many wild birds, alligators and manatees, and even black bears in this remote area of the state. I have also run across vehicles that are homes to some unfortunate persons. Most of these high use areas are patrolled by Forest Rangers. I have walked the trails in the Ocala National Forest many times by myself as a female and never once felt any threat. So, yes, the Guardian statement holds factual, documentable truths. People are just paranoid and freak out about 1 incident. Because when I was younger I did walk in their shoes to. Human nature hasn't changed. As Homeless Find Refuge in Forests, 'Anger Is Palpable' in Nearby Towns Charred trees outside Nederland, Colo., after a wildfire burned 600 acres in July. The National Forests in Florida manage three national forests: the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala. IES recently acquired a 14-unit apartment complex on Northeast 14th Street for "permanent supportive housing." Once I came across a naked hiker near Farles Prairie. As I get older, I am less impulsive and wiser. There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. Here 22% of people live below the poverty line, compared to 15.5% statewide, according to a report in December in the Daily Sun. Yes, that is our attitude. For what reasons, I can only fathom that they want to save their real estate values. Little towns, big cities, none are impervious to the evils of society. I would never suggest anyone go hiking camping Etc without some sort of protection and preferably in groups. 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. Ocala Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is part of the Ocala National Forest, the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River. Watch on. Then I saw him walk from out behind the dumpster towards the bike. However, the contents of this article are all wrongChristy was last seen by her sister, got out of her sisters car and into the the Chrysler New Yorker with Billy Jo Ashton. The world is a crazy place, there is crime everywhere. The IES complex includes the one-acre "Agape Park" on the south side of Southwest SecondStreet, where people are welcomeovernight when the temperature is above about 60 degrees. 3 bds; 2 ba; 1,672 sqft - House for sale. It doesnt matter if murders happen elsewhere toothey are happening right in your own Forest. Ocala is the arm pit f Florida! It's true though, when you're out there in the wild, you feel a complete sense of peace and tranquility amonst life in its purest form. The Ocala National Forrwst has more bodies burried in it then almost anywhere in the US. 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. and apparently you have never lived anywhere else so crime doesnt happen anywhere but the Forest.You need to travel old man and see the world for what it really is.Leave the forest alone, peaceful, tranquil, lovely place for us to have! I live in the forest near the Putnam County line. I would never stay at a drive up campsite, no matter what day of the week. Just camped out there a few weeks ago. There is just no information out there. I will armed with a knife & a gun from here on out! I'm camping there soon. The scenic beauty of the Ocala National Forest's 400,000 acres of wilderness draws nearly 3 million visitors a year, making it one of the most-visited national forests east of the. Thank you to the author Those disappearances and murders DID happen. Its once-pure waters have been stained with the blood of innocents. Humans, on the other hand, present false facades quite frequently. There was no cell phone reception.After we set up our tent and were cooking dinner, a white 4X4 king cab pickup came driving up slowly, stopped and turned around just past our tent. I hope so. He stated the people were usually friendly, and notedthat hearing the individual stories is key to understanding their plight. Not all of them are like that !!!! 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. Most times that Ive met fellow hikers they were super friendly. No matter where you are, you should always be concerned with personal safety. The two thirty-something men looked over to us and announced that if we heard gunfire, not to worry, they were going turkey hunting soon. 3501 Thomasville Road | Tallahassee, FL (850) 893-4171 | www.gemcollection.com Electrical power outlets are available, and a portable bathroom is on site. how did you find this guy's blog to complain about it anyway? It simply is what it is pure nasty pure trash-. There are 20 active homes for sale in National Ocala Forest Campsites, Ocala, FL. We had to cross 5 more vehicle trails, and we were very nervous every time we had to cross one. It is happening in YOUR forest too. It's beautiful with all the springs and everything God Bless all. Sounds like you have something in common with the Murders. So few to make humanity look bad:). 20% of US soldiers that have been in combat will purposely not fire their weapons, even when their own lives are at stake. It seems to be a place where people migrate to in the Eastern US.both good & bad, because of the weather. What used to be a fishermans paradise and a hunters delight has been despoiled. ABSOLUTELY!!! One of the men had . Then we came to another road, saw headlights coming and waited behind some trees for them to pass. We do not expect to hike at night (trip and falls, wildlife encounters as well as human encounters all happen in the dark night). The Springs and Lakes, are some of the most beautiful places I know of. Unknown, Salt Springs is a nice area. I grew up in the Ocala National Forest and I can tell you that yes it's great to camp, fish etc. Its doesnt matter if they happen elsewhere in cities, or wherever. The car did not belong to Christy, it belonged to Ashton or his mother (not sure) and was not found in the forest by Wildcat Lake It was found in the driveway of his mothers home. Save for a select few that do not work day to day around LEO's or the criminals the are responsible for catching. I guess the very fact that the climate is tolerable to be outdoors if you have to year around draws people with no homes. 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. Never have I felt threatened by humans or animals. Again not uncommon in any place one would live. He said questions asked by PIT count interviewers include, name, age, gender, how long theyve been homeless and where they slept last night. But you have the right to your opinion! I do find it somewhat interesting, though, that you mentioned you've been hiking in the woods for decades and, unless I'm mistaken, have not been attacked in the manners you mentioned.Every National forest has it's "bad" areas, usually close to the roads. The trick is to know your surroundings. So we Weren't to worried. Here's hoping you have a long and happy life but a lot of us morons will not go back there.Robert A. Now, the comments above calling the author names and using a very tired old argument that its safe in the woods, or that there is crime everywhere are plain stupid. I drive thru the forest to pick up my son from work in Putnam and there is definitely a eerie feeling at night. He's been living on $1,129 a month disability income and said he would need about $3,000 for first and last month and security deposit to get into housing. We're actually going back this weekend. Urban Woodswalker. He could of turned out to be crazy, or he might of thought we were. It is a pretty well populated area so most of the locals probably keep an eye out for suspicious activity. As for brazen displays ..that happens in my county and the collar counties all the time, as there is a lot of gang activity. The census figures affectfunding for local Continuum of Care (C of C) agencies that help homeless people, like the Salvation Army and Interfaith Emergency Services (IES. They are the only species of bear that will encircle and attack you if it thinks you are following it. But a few years ago I noticed a change. The forest is so beautiful. You'd think the normal reaction would be, 'thanks for the head's up! I live in the Ocala National Forest. One can still be outnumbered. Thank you for sharing your story. Ms. Blackburn, Have you thought about having them activate Christine's case. Most law enforcement officers have worked cases at some point where someone over reacted while having a gun in their possession, and let emotions rather than rationality allow for unfortunate consequences. I was accosted a couple of times by doped-up transients while loading up my boat. If ever it did. An estimated 40,000 to 45,000 people live within the forest's borders about 40 . And of course they are lacking in empathy, heart, and considerations. fort myers boat races 2022; lawrence taylor salary; hp 8022 vs 8025; country club jobs for 16 year olds; We found a remodeled 1965 block home on a .6-acre oak-shaded lot in the Forest Corners area, about halfway between Juniper and Silver Springs on the western edge of Big Scrub, aka the Ocala National Forest at 673 square miles the world's largest sand pine scrub forest. When they stopped 100 yards away from us, we turned off our headlamps, stood still and watched. I am a professional in the business world, and love the peace and quiet out here. It is more than obvious that wired stuff occurred there when you look at what lies next to it. Most cops in my opinion should be executed immediately before they can run and hide like nazis on the run. People come up from trails behind my house out of the forest all the time at all hours of the day and night. My only point is that I choose not to go back there because of what I experienced. Folkes had land here when I was a child. I'm looking at a little home in salt springs. It's full of addicts. I took his photo as he passed to prove to my wife that he was real. What you asked abovewould be the same as asking a pig to fly. Anywhere you go its gunna be like that forest or the city when you meet a random person you instantly put yourself in fight or flight mode. https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2013/mar/25/guns-protection-national-rifle-association. That would have been 3300 BC. I understand the author's point in the article, which is that some of the missing people have never been found and were last seen near the forest. Content, Design and Layout may not be reproduced, The Villages, Florida, Non Villages Discussion, People Living in The Ocala National Forest. You don't carry the kinds of high powered automatic rifles they carry to hunt for sport. Many years ago you could make a "Hunting Buggy" that did not need to meet the same standards as vehicles on the roads. It is a wonderful place, one of the last large areas of wilderness left north of the Everglades. Absolutely, more bodies, killings, and suicides have occurred in the National Forest since this article was first written. Reason, 66, said setbacks including his wife's stroke and admission to a nursing home were factors in him. Rodriguez said IES is planning to build an engagement centeron the south side of Agape Park for initial processing of homeless persons. While I am sure there are those who have better info than I do, I would offer the following. The head of SOZO gives a presentation in TV every once in a while. Lake Dorr Recreation Area 6. Its a scary thing to see a kid no more than 12 or 13 walking down the dirt paths packing semi automatic rifles and hiding in the tree's carrying guns that you usually only see in the movies. I have spent a great deal of time and quiet nights in the ONF. Forest where Larry (Frank) Dugger was shot and killed while attending a Rainbow Gathering. I saw a man (mid-20s - early 30s) 2 nights ago at the 24 hour Mobil station on route 40 in Silver Springs. The author is just telling the stories of the ppl killed or missing in the forest. But harmless. I haven't fished there since. Your complete guide to The Villages Florida including real estate, relocation guides, golf courses, town squares and everything about life in The Villages Florida. I'm glad you enjoy it and hope you never face what I did. It is a very beautiful place. I am a hiker, who has endured a couple of night hikes only due to miscalculating the distance I was from the car, getting lost off the trail, and having to find my way back. My family loves to come to our home for gatherings and family outings. The (survey information will) better inform our community of mental health needs, instances of domestic violence, and veterans in need of housing," he wrote. If you are not-well, you are foolish!There are lots of people who live on the edge out here, bikers, the KKK. I was looking more towards the direction of Umatilla, Lake Yale, Lake Dorr ,Altoona cant remember other towns. There are even a couple good restaurants out there. Bennett wrote in an email the PIT interviews should provide the community with more than numbers. Waters Thank you for making this blog post, I was researching serial killers earlier today and somehow I was lead here. Ive had a more life threatening encounter driving down Parramore street near downtown Orlando in the broad daylight than hiking the forest at night. Been here fore years. Violence happens in wilderness areas because there is no one around to witness it. The 2021 PIT countfound 210 people living unsheltered, two younger than 18; 163 people were housed in emergency shelters and 139 people in transitional housing. I'll be sure to be a bit more vigilant with my surroundings/personal safety. And do it now. The four wheelers tear up the foot paths and take away any peace and quiet you might be trying to get. There was enough moonlight to see the trail and we thought that would be nice.About a mile later, we saw two pickup trucks coming up a dirt road towards where we were on the trail. There was recently a girl that came up missing after walking away from a house in the Forest. Urban woodswalker I stated what I wished for! But dont let your guard down. Also, every officer eventually handles a case where someone was overpowered, and the gun is wreathed away from them. Always a place to beware of some creep turning into a thrill killer, now we have the Mexican drug cartel's hitmen useing this place for a dumping ground. This is MY opinion. One of the homeless people counted Thursday afternoon was Ocala native Charles Reason. were you searching for murders in the forest for a reason to spew your vile? We don't need or want assholes like you out here putting us that live here down. (except until only recently). The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty examined laws in America that punish. To the rest, just trying to enjoy life (what a concept! There will be a mother close by.Use common sense and do not make yourself an easy target. So think about it: 9 killed there that would take up 9 crimes by, an officer. Ocala is also full of campsites, hiking trails, and great boating access with plenty of fishing and snorkeling in the area. But you are. Yes it is like the wild west, and you have to think that way. "The idea that violence happens, even if no one sees it, is pure speculation. you think theyre going to do it in walmart lmao.very interesting to read, thanks for posting it. Police need to die. My heart goes out to the victims but its like Most of yal said its dangerous everywhere. Be aware that bears, alligators and raccoons frequent the area. I guess we are the only place in the entire world that has crime..Are you a moron? So you and I can type whatever our pretty little hearts desire! Hunting by spotlight at night is illegal. Alexander Springs Campground 3. Always loved the area. We like living in the forest versus the city of Ocala. In MY OPINION. Fortunately for me, I haven't had any other unusual run ins, close calls, or encounters. There definitely are some ruffians in the group. As it has been stated in previous comments, the death toll in the forest is extremely low when compared to surrounding cities. That man was 41-year-old Larry Dugger - or as friends and family called him, Frank Dugger. The City of Ocala website, ocalafl.org, states the Ocala/Marion County Joint Office of Homeless Prevention oversaw the count. Unless there are facts to back up these unknown murders or acts of violence then it is called, "shooting the breeze". They would slow down where the Florida Trail crossed the road, and then roar off. The killings and body disposals are unfortunate but, in the larger picture, they are rare. Sounds like a bunch of hooey and toad shit. I just personally like the serenity of being alone surrounded by Nature. While it is your prerogative and right to not carry a gun and pass your opinions onto others. We left our RV at in the managers parking lot (for a fee) at Clearwater Lake because we were told not to park overnight at the Florida Trail trailhead, due to reports of vandalism there.We decided to hike past the campground at Alexander Springs since it was full and it was still early in the afternoon. ANY WOODED area is THE place to hide a body. The worst thing I saw was a snake, and a bear. Do not night hike or camp anywhere near Paisley on a Friday night. What is there to do in Ocala, FL? We got off the Trail and went into the recently burned area and hid behind some bushes. I keep doing stupid, what are the odds that stupid will not eventually turn out badly? Homes for sale in National Ocala Forest Campsites, Ocala, FL have a median listing home price of $38,500. I never carried a weapon, and do not come from a state where guns were accepted, promoted taught, or carried. Never once did I fear anything in these woods. This took about 20 minutes. The city is so enormous, and with millions of people, the chances are very small that anything will ever happen. I have seen people shoot and kill each other right before my eyes. Safest place in the world as long as you know what you are doing and you know how to protect yourself. Three national forests lie within Florida's borders, providing habitat to countless plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else on the planet. So kudos to you and keep on writing about this amazing stuff.Sincerely, Dev Peznickel. It is also illegal to make your own trail with a jeep or 4 wheel drive vehicle, anywhere in the forest. "(The interviewees) were a wide range of ages," Leibfried said. Recently hiked the Florida Trail with my dog from Clearwater Lake to Rodman dam. Doesnt mean I havent experienced any weirdness though. Cops here in Vegas actually caused me to become homeless FIVE, TIMES, the first three times they did it it was fully illegal. So sick of the government and media playing us all like a bunch of lemmings. stay? The four wheelers tear up the foot paths and take away any peace and quiet you might be trying to get. It felt like a lawless frontier. I have seen old trailers and shacks that show evidence of habitation. There are several small towns and living areas in the forest. I just hope the people that would hurt them, don't have to learn the hard way, that not everyone is a sheep. Never approach bear cubs!! At that time the world population was between 7 and 14 MILLION. I was surprised at all the folks here who go night hiking in the National forest. Lacey Buenfil ,missing from the park 7yrs. I live in the forest and it is peaceful and quiet, how someone could go on an on Trenton Duckets grandparents live in the villages,, there is crime everwhere why single out "the forest" We need an update . Not in this lifetime! Thats when the freaks come out. Salvation Army Maj.Dwayne Durham said his agency's Ocala facility will open its doors for the homeless when conditions like rain or temperatures below about 50 degrees warrant a "Weather Night.". How do you know the FBI has actually got you under surveillance? Silver Springs State Park operated as. If I knew when I bought this place about all that goes on here would I choose to live here again? It is a beautiful place to live, come for hunting (animals), and for recreational purposes. hes absolutely right, forests and parks are places bad things happen because the chance of them getting caught is slim because there isn't a lot of traffic. I'll be there with my young grandchildren when I'm on vacation . 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