Lisamarie1250, thats quite the silly comment! Or serial killers. I would never suggest anyone go hiking camping Etc without some sort of protection and preferably in groups. Camping at a designated campsite is plenty safe. Go ahead and tempt fate, play with fire. Chad called a friend for a ride, but when the friend arrived, Chad was nowhere to be found. My heart goes out to you :'( Did she know anyone in Ocklawaha? You don't. I am now 62, and still do not feel guns are suitable for ME. I have also worked in Law Enforcement for a number of years and made many Felony arrests. stay? Save for a select few that do not work day to day around LEO's or the criminals the are responsible for catching. Choose from several map styles. Keep to yourself and youll be fine. 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. I do a lot of GEOCACHING in the area including the ONF. With no cell phone reception, there was no way to get help. Now we are just 2 miles from Clearwater Lake when we are approaching another dirt road, and notice a flashlight moving towards us, ON THE TRAIL! Riding Restrictions Has anyone had any crazy experiences out there? You are a coward, who just wants to commit very bad crimes? yes but Not alone in the woods. I think there is danger lurking among the shadows in lots of areas of the Forest although there are, of course, lots of places to enjoy. Her case is heavy on my heart since I became aqare of it. Urban Woodswalker, night hiking is common in warmer areas for obvious reasons. Sounds like a bunch of hooey and toad shit. People should know that there are many hikers that go through the ONF. Ocala is the arm pit f Florida! I keep hearing (from many sources) how the National forests are becoming these places of severe poverty, drug use, and havens for serial killers, criminals, thieves, and drunken rowdy rednecks. I agree to all of the above, nature, animals, very peaceful. We dont need people like you saying the crap that you said in your stupid blog. Leichner and Nater were last seen between 2 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1966, walking down a nature trail. Later, after becoming a deputy, he frequently pulled over women, one of whom was reported missing and never found, Lake County sheriff's Sgt. I have had the pleasure of meeting some great folks and some really ungrateful folks in this forest. Why blame the forest? Just do not do it on my property. But I must say when you post information from the Guardian that says you are more likely to be shot if you have a gun, along with the other anecdotal evidence that supposedly proves their point, you are doing a serious disservice to people that may be considering getting a firearm.I'm sure you can find plenty of people in your field that disagree with that notion. On of the guys with that name is associated with a murder in West Palm. Rainier National Park 11-05-1999 Raymond Vakili Mt. The four wheelers tear up the foot paths and take away any peace and quiet you might be trying to get. Pets: Dogs are welcome on most areas of the forest, but must be on a leash at all times. In the front basket, there were several heavy, sharp, and/or blunt tools such as a tire iron and a crowbar. Investigators said Tuesday that during the past two years, they have discovered evidence, including a jailhouse confession and eyewitness accounts, that points to Gerard J. Schaefer as the person who abducted and killed the two young women. Wow, I can't help but think of the texas chainsaw massacre movies when reading an these comments. how did you find this guy's blog to complain about it anyway? Friend of a friend lives alone on her acreage in Weirsdale on Lake County line. The Ocala National Forest is where I spend a lot of my time when I can get out into the woods. I and my family have never come across any of the evil that has been reported in this blog. The two had . Fortunately for me, I haven't had any other unusual run ins, close calls, or encounters. With that said, I have never been threatened by the potentially dangerous wildlife of the area. 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. I have lived in the Ocala national forest for a good portion of my life. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. And of course they are lacking in empathy, heart, and considerations. Unidentified bodies are regularly discovered in remote corners of the . I looked at some property in the middle of the forest and it would be heavenly..it is at the end of a dead end road and i've been concerned for my safety there I guess I would have to get a gun..something I don't necessarily believe in. Lacey Buenfil ,missing from the park 7yrs. 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. Those who prepare now with solar panels and composting toilets, etc., will stand a better chance of not going to jail or otherwise being fined, feed or taxed into the poor house for trying to live what remains of the American dream. 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. Knapp: People go missing in areas like this all the time. In 1995, a fellow inmate at Florida State Prison stabbed Schaefer to death. Then to top it off you have people of all ages from probably 12 to 80 carrying guns and hunting the poor wildlife out there. But in the online version of the Daily Sun, there was an article published on 7/29/2017 about Villagers helping disadvantaged children with school supplies and back-to-school clothes. Be aware and be cautious wherever you are. To the thieves, meth lab makers and murderers, I would show you no mercy if I find you first in the forest. Missing 2010 thru 2012; Missing people 2006-2009 (USA) . There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. to the South just because of the weather. And where you might find your car battery missing or a bullet hole in your car, if left unprotected beside the road. Just remember you need a vehicle that will not break down. I heard gunshots that evening. WebGL support is required to display maps on Recreation.gov. Its once-pure waters have been stained with the blood of innocents. But anniversaries of Nancy Leichner's 1966 disappearance during a scuba-diving excursion at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest rolled by with no news. I can and am safe, but this article lets me know I am certainly never going to be prepared to visit this Ocala, or any other national forest. Its doesnt matter if they happen elsewhere in cities, or wherever. I would volenteer etc. . Its a shame people are allowed to abuse it the way they do. Deputies told . I truly appreciate this blog and its comments f on all sides. Ashamedly, naive of most of these stories. Leashed dogs are welcome in most areas of the forest. You're welcome to your opinion. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. Terry Kenneth McDowell, were driving in the Big Scrub area of the Ocala National Forest on December 27, 2011. Most people ive met out here over the years do tend to be convicts or fugitives though. In nearly 30 years of hiking, day and night, in ONF I have never run across a bunch of drunk guys shooting guns on the Florida Trail. For more information on the Ocala National Forest pet policy please call the Lake George District Ranger Office at 352-625-2520. Lake County, FL: Lacey Marie Buenfil was twenty-five years old when she went missing 12/27/11. I had a bad feeling about it, so I said "no".Abd we didn't go. When I walked out of the store, I noticed the bike but he wasnt standing there. He could of turned out to be crazy, or he might of thought we were. I wouldn't. 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. Come prepared.Now we are seeing the more extreme killings. No comments yet. It wasn't until Schaefer was convicted in 1973 of torturing and murdering two Fort Lauderdale girls -- 17-year-old Susan Place and 16-year-old Georgia Jessup -- that police paid much attention to him. At that point we decided we did not want to be seen and no longer walked with our lights on. Demon, be gone! https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2013/mar/25/guns-protection-national-rifle-association. Most the people have a good heart.mean crazy people suck. With acres of dense, often unexplored forest, many fear what could be lurking inside. Its also a very dangerous deadly place. 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. Have you had any bad experiences there? Again, one of them was the white truck we first encountered. "We have it made", we have fishing, skiing, ATVing, Horse back riding. Never encountered a problem. You are viewing a new design of the TOTV site. Urban Woodswalker, thanks for your comments. Physical Description: Lacey a Caucasian female, 5feet, weighing approximately 90-pounds. Hiking boots, ball cap, backpack and walking stick.. Thats it. Now every vehicle needs to be tagged and licensed.You can come to the ONF and be perfectly safe. He is described as being a Caucasian male, 56, weighing approximately 145 pounds at the time he was last seen alive. Sizelove kept detailed notes of his conversations, which he turned over to a corrections officer. 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. Ocala National Forest (352) 625-2520 or (352) 669-3153 Osceola National Forest (386) 752-2577. The city is so enormous, and with millions of people, the chances are very small that anything will ever happen. This is the home of A Florida man. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at swimming areas. Better to stay on the main roads! But, growing up here when I was younger we still had the drugs just different drugs. Marion County. (After a simple search along the lines of, "grisly murders in beautiful forests") This seems to fit almost exactly what I want! It's just a messed-up World anywhere you live so make the best of it. In addition to human safety I am concerned for the protection of the wildlife I hope they have no hunting zones or something out there. Never have I seen such filth, inbreeding or unhealthy people! Date(s): Mar 11, 2022 . We are continually adding names to the list as we get more data. I love reading about the forest it's just so sad that it can't be enjoyed! I grew up in the Ocala National Forest and I can tell you that yes it's great to camp, fish etc. Perhaps you are in a smaller rural town and have never experienced situations like this, but I assure you these are common occurrences. These are the people that do not need guns. Turn yourself in. Along the same lines, individuals who are in possession of a gun may increase their risk of gun assault by entering dangerous environments that they would have normally avoided. 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. There are gators and bears and when sick or hungry can be a threat. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. There are crazies everywhere, but as long as you are vigilant, it is very unlikely that you will experience an encounter like those described in the article. Clearwater Lake Campground, 24511 Co Rd 42, Paisley, FL 32767. There definitely are some ruffians in the group. Alternatively, an individual may bring a gun to an otherwise gun-free conflict only to have that gun wrested away and turned on them." Anyone with Information on Lacey Buenfil or Gerald Williams is asked to call the Lake County Sheriffs Office (352) 343-2101, Two Disappearances In Lake County (FL) StillUnsolved, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Praying-for-Lacey/187057048059523, If Your Reading This, Im either Missing Or Dead Clark County Teen Disappears Under MysteriousCircumstances, The Unsolved Murder of Sylena Jo Dalton And The Kidnapping Of Her 2 Month Old Infant StillUnsolved, Missing NY Baby Levon Wameling Last Seen At His Utica Home Six WeeksAgo, Janice Pockett Memorial Bench DedicationCeremony. Burying someone deep in the forest allows them to get away with the crime. I found it ironic that one of the commenters says to look at the problems law enforcement has had to deal with there when the blogger that mentioned two girls that disappeared there (didn't read on who else she said did specifically) were of something like 9 other girls that went missing there and were murdered by, guess what, a serial killing police officer, a "leo" they like to call themselves these days. So if the forest is dangerous, or any, look to law enforcement as the possible criminal component. If it has gators.all the better. It was also a rough place. I seriously have to laugh when I read the comments on this blog. Others do not feel safe.read of of the other accounts of people that live next to or inside of forests, state parks, etc and one gets a very different picture. The Osceola National Forest has no dedicated OHV trails, and does not require a pass. Unknown, Salt Springs is a nice area. 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