14 Foot Alligator Targets Girl Scouts At Camp
Girl Scout camp should be as safe and wholesome as any experience on the planet, right? Wrong. I spent 13 summers of my life at a summer camp on Lake Wylie, SC. And which counselors used to mess with us and say there were things like alligators or manatees in the lake, we knew it wasn’t true. That wasn’t true for a group of Girl Scouts, however. An alligator charged at a group of Girl Scouts who were at a lake in Texas according to a story first reported by TMZ.
The video, which you can see here, shows the gator quickly approaching the girls who were swimming in the lake. The girls immediately start clamoring towards the shore, some jumping on a nearby job to escape the massive reptile. The supervising adults can be heard in the background of the video as well. The incident occurred at Lake Raven at Huntsville State Park in Huntsville, Texas where the Girl Scout troop was reportedly on a camping trip.
This goes back to one simple rule I have. I don’t get in water I can’t see my feet in. This eliminates pretty much every lake in existence. On rare occasions, I might get in to go tubing or participate in a similar activity. I will not be leisurely swimming around though. And this is one of several reasons why. Unpopular opinion as well, but the older I get the more gross I find lakes. This story, while we are far from Texas, doesn’t make me regret that decision either!
Thankfully it seems like everyone was okay in this incident and no injuries occurred. That alligator taught the Girl Scouts a lot of lessons that day, I’m sure though! You can read the full story from TMZ here.
North Carolina Lake Ranks Among The Most Picturesque Landscapes In America
There are so many breathtakingly beautiful places in the United States. From coastlines to mountains and everything in between. National Parks such as Yellowstone, the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, and some beautiful lakes as well. It’s seemingly impossible to choose the most gorgeous landscape our magnificent country has to offer. So when our friends at Storyboards reached out with Instagram data that includes a North Carolina Lake on what they perceived to be the most picturesque landscapes in America, I was intrigued. What North Carolina spot (and a lake by that account) could be included on this list?
North Carolina Lake
If you told me any North Carolina landscape received this accolade I would have first guessed somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you told me that was incorrect, the Outerbanks perhaps? But a lake? I’m definitely saying hmm to that one. Though full disclosure, I’m not a lake life girlie. First and foremost I’m not a fan of water I can’t see my feet in. Second, walking into a lake with mud between my toes, I just can’t. And finally, I did work at and attend a camp on a lake for many years. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the sunny shores of Lake Wylie, SC, but I also saw a few too many snakes that called those waters home. I’ll enjoy the views of a place that does feel like home, from the shoreline or a boat from now on. If I can’t see what’s near me in water, I don’t need to be in it.
But for many people, lake houses are a place of paradise, relaxation, and a way of life. And I respect that. That North Carolina lake that was named among the most picturesque landscapes in America sure does have a lot of fans. Which is why it ranked high on this list. How were the rankings compiled? Well, the experts at Storyboards used Instagram data to analyze the number of hashtags for various landscapes in America to discover which of those are the most picturesque. So there you have it. These are the most Instagrammed landscapes in America. Which still surprises me a little. Though I know I see numerous posts from this lake every weekend in the summer. So perhaps it makes sense!
You’ve probably guessed what NC Lake it is, but keep reading to get confirmation and see the other picturesque landscapes this man-made NC lake ranks amongst. That may be the most shocking part!
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
