I think I had a chance of being killed today--saw my life flash before my eyes. I was out on Lake Hicpochee in my canoe, because I couldn't get to my spot on Okeechobee due to the water being too low. So, I went to this other spot. The water was about 3 feet deep, and I was cruising along using the electric motor, when I thought I ran aground. I tried using reverse, and all of a sudden this giant gator freaked out and started splashing and almost tipped my canoe over. I had to dive face first to the front of the canoe to stabilize it.
I apparently drove on top of an alligator that was resting on the bottom and freaked it out. I was very close to tipping over. My heart was pounding and I was shaking for about a half hour afterwards, because I was in the middle of nowhere. I was the only one within miles of that area, other than a few teenagers shooting into the bank about a mile or so down from me. I remember reading about a lady who was killed last year on Lake Kissimmee, after she ran over a big alligator with her canoe.
It was an adventure, but just a reminder that the unexpected can and will happen. I think I have some divine help on my side. That was on my way back from moorhen hunting and fishing, so I was glad to be back in the truck and on the way home after that episode.