Florida woman rescues good ol' boys from gators


	Florida woman rescues good ol' boys from gators
Lexica
6-12-2009 5:21 PM
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florida, crococaymagators, wildlife, animals, women
Lexica says:
I love the last photo. "Don't worry, fellas, I got this one under control. You two just stay there at arm's length – make that, at extended arm's length – and I'll take care of it. Couldja give that cord a tug, though? I've got the gator, you just pull the handle."
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6-12-2009 5:55 PM
debbyski
She's so butch.
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