There are bears and just had one recently that was slashing tents looking for food. So where should the police investigate these murders? Odd comments, such as yours, are to taken lightly. Our friend does a great deal of work helping the homeless in the area. Have you had any bad experiences there? Tags Ocala Ocala National Forest About Andrea Sarcos Andrea is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. 13 people killed in a blink of an eye.You can have your city living, it is no longer for me.The ONF has 607 square miles of natural, beautiful forest. Then we came to another road, saw headlights coming and waited behind some trees for them to pass. But a few years ago I noticed a change. Do not leave valuables in site. I have spent decades in the woods hiking alone, as a single female. Its not the forest. Best case scenario, he is a homeless person who is probably mentally ill (and/or a meth addict) and has a fascination with morbidity. If you go into the forest have 4 or more with you & all be armed. we said we were stuck and he said oh okay and just turned around left. The religious agencies bringing blankets, water, food, clothing and medicine to more than 3,000 homeless people who annually gather in the Ocala National Forest. Cabin9.8 mi to Ocala National Forest Spectacular Lakefront Cabin On Secluded Lake Kerr - 80 miles North of Orlando Sleeps 62 bedrooms3 beds Premier Host Cabin12 mi to Ocala National Forest Lakefront Forest Getaway Sleeps 42 bedrooms Premier Host Cabin22.5 mi to Ocala National Forest The Best Free Camping in North Florida. I have always been very well armed and if I feel threatened I will kill you. So sick of the government and media playing us all like a bunch of lemmings. They can reapply for money to finish education if they maintain good grades. The best camping, fishing, and swimming on the planet. I take my daughter whenever I can, and am trying to help arrange a camping trip for her and her friends.Over the years the Forest has changed, as have the people in and around it. Tons of wildlife though. The point Im trying to make is that if you LOOK for evidence to support the claim that the forest is dangerous, you will be able to find it. Today I went out to the Ocala Natl. The basket in the back of the bike that had a VERY REAL looking HUMAN SKULL that was cracked. Because when I was younger I did walk in their shoes to. "This lets me know somebody is concerned. Stop denying it. Ocala Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is part of the Ocala National Forest, the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River. They are not safe, and the comparison to city life is not even a reasonable argument. Figure it out since your the expert! As for brazen displays ..that happens in my county and the collar counties all the time, as there is a lot of gang activity. STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNERS Violence happens in wilderness areas because there is no one around to witness it. Though I do agree with the distaste toward the rainbow people they are filthy dirty, and need to wake up and get in rehab and get a job and stop infesting the damn walmart in silver springs begging for things. Never even knew about the two college students that were gunned down there. Salt Springs Campground 2. Not judging the people that live in those. I've been backpacking in the ONF for about 20 years and have had a couple of scrapes with the local party boys but nothing involving personal danger. Its also a very dangerous deadly place. We were 200 yards from the road and 50 yards from the trail, out of sight. to the South just because of the weather. stop to get gas but it's not really a place you want to stay at. Good day, Sir. 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. It is not just the Ocala National Forest. 911 or 9mm? While I worked within the justice system, I was never an enforcement officer. Go ahead and tempt fate, play with fire. Not in this lifetime! 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. I go to the woods for peace, silence, quietness, beauty, and escape from humans. This said, the Ocala National Forest is full of beauty and wonderment and our Natural Springs are breathtaking. Lake Dorr Recreation Area 6. Its not a cult but a group of many different people and personalitys. One can still be outnumbered. 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. It happens. 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. Sister Concepta Najjemba of Blessed Trinity, who manages the soup kitchen, said recently about 150 people or more have been eating a daily meal at the outreach. 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. I do carry a firearm but have only had to use it for wildlife that became aggressive toward me. The animals are dangerous but rarely attack humans unless threatened. Great up close views of naturea great place to go! There is just no information out there. That seems to me, a recipe for extreme danger. I live in the Ocala National Forest. 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. We appreciate any help but please get the facts straight. Only peace. If everything was as logical as you purport here, we would not be having so many mass shootings in the news these days. We got off the Trail and went into the recently burned area and hid behind some bushes. Explore their one-of-a-kind wonders. For one, Getting killed i. I have a decal on my truck that says it all.. Off to the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. People have disappeared never to be seen again. Bad guys don't like to walk far. Photo: Ianare, CC BY-SA 3.0. That would have been 3300 BC. "Interfaith Emergency Services relies on the ESG-Emergency Housing Grant that was received through the COC (Continuum of Care) to help provide services and case management. $299,900. In my 40 years of Living out here and growing up out here, I have had few issues definitely had to run off meth heads from dealing outside my property fence for many years. Some of the comments here are just plain ignorant. 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. he never even saw the man. It's not for everyone. An estimated 40,000 to 45,000 people live within the forest's borders about 40 miles north of The Villages. Clearwater Lake Campground, 24511 Co Rd 42, Paisley, FL 32767. Just be very aware of your surroundings. 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. I have lived in the Ocala national forest for a good portion of my life. Perhaps you are in a smaller rural town and have never experienced situations like this, but I assure you these are common occurrences. I won't name the location, simply because we're 1) not finished there and 2) we really don't want anyone out there "rigging" the area to give us false results! Sadly, we did not get a tag number.Shortly after that, a shirtless man rode by on a bicycle on the Trail, saw my wife but not me, and asked her if she was alone. The people live in towns and cities where there is no crime or rough people and where there are alot of police to protect them from country folk. We do not expect to hike at night (trip and falls, wildlife encounters as well as human encounters all happen in the dark night). Never to be seen again.It's a quiet, peaceful, and beautiful place to see. More and more people are moving off grid and throwing away devices and conventional means of living because of the corruption of this country and its ownership by the corporations who control it. Recreation.gov is the government's centralized travel planning platform and reservation system for 13 federal agencies, offering the tools, tips, and information needed for you to discover destinations and activities, plan a trip, and explore outdoor and cultural destinations in your zip code and across the country. (Yet, you're going to use two murders from 1966 as a reason to avoid the springs? I have had the pleasure of meeting some great folks and some really ungrateful folks in this forest. Ironic how encountering a human will make you feel truly part of the forest as you use it for shelter. You don't carry the kinds of high powered automatic rifles they carry to hunt for sport. All rights reserved. When I walked out of the store, I noticed the bike but he wasnt standing there. SOME OF OUR SPONSORS I have hit the floor as AK 47s go off in the parking lot next door. It is a lovely place to live and visit. 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. 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. "IES has been trying to help," Thomas said, but right now he just needs a "safe place" to get out of the cold rain at night. A teen-aged male camper was beaten to death and his sister was raped last weekend while camping a Florida national forest, and on Monday two men were charged with the crimes. 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. We (the homeless) are humans;we're not from Mars," Reason said. As it has been stated in previous comments, the death toll in the forest is extremely low when compared to surrounding cities. Listen to The Last Ride podcast, Episode 4: The Polygraphs, Marion OKs supportive housing units for Interfaith, $4 million in American Rescue Plan money, New Ocala VA Clinic is 'modern,' 'fresh' and 'comfortable,' Marion County veterans say, Ocala grandmother who died in crash kept the family together, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The world is what you make of it. Its a magical place. 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. The Joint Office was established in July 2020 after a recommendation from the Public Policy Institute of Marion County. 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. Does that make you feel good? Get a map and plan your journeys. 20% of US soldiers that have been in combat will purposely not fire their weapons, even when their own lives are at stake. Most times that Ive met fellow hikers they were super friendly. This is taken from the current book I am reading, "On Killing" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. It sounds wonderful there but after reading this I'm wondering if it's a good choice. Urban Woodswalker, night hiking is common in warmer areas for obvious reasons. I am trying to sell my property that backs up to the forest. Dirty, unshaven, and built. Most of these high use areas are patrolled by Forest Rangers. Ive been hiking, biking, camping, and 4wheeling the Ocala National Forest for 30 years now. At that time the world population was between 7 and 14 MILLION. The four wheelers tear up the foot paths and take away any peace and quiet you might be trying to get. We received $135,000in the July 2020-June 2021 grant cycle," Rodriguez stated in an email. The worst thing, that I recall, that happened far from the roads in Ocala NF was about 17 or so years ago when a mentally ill guy with a gun killed two campers at hidden pond. Most my time spent there has been around the Juniper springs area and maybe that has something to do with it. 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. The beauty of the place is all being destroyed by people leaving trash everywhere. Our site was in front of a family ned Crawford's from Jacksonville. I was looking more towards the direction of Umatilla, Lake Yale, Lake Dorr ,Altoona cant remember other towns. Accept that as it is fact. Please enable WebGL or use a browser that supports it to view the maps. The forest is so beautiful. They brew up gallons of meth out there daily. As I get older, I am less impulsive and wiser. A quick google search reveals that there have been articles about this since 1996 and it included references to 1966.. My wife and i have a high school friend who lives Ocala national forest area. 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. There is a great deal of information out there. You have a different viewpoint. Began to wonder if we were the turkeys they were huntingThe next couple of miles we crossed more dirt roads, seeing several trucks in the area, slowly driving by. Those who succeed are eligible for a two-year scholarship to any public college in Florida. I'm glad you enjoy it and hope you never face what I did. . The locals are friendly to a point. It is not necessarily the forest itself as a dangerous area. I was accosted a couple of times by doped-up transients while loading up my boat. One can still not be calm enough to assess the situation, and act correctly. Nearby Activities Off Highway Vehicle Interpretive Programs Biking Boating Camping 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 . 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. It is the only park in Florida that actually runs in the black not the red. When you enter the wilderness you and you alone are responsible for your safety. If you can't handle it then it's simple, stay home. Mobile home14.4 mi to Ocala National Forest. were you searching for murders in the forest for a reason to spew your vile? My friend and coworker Daniel Carnahan,missing, truck found there in Jan. 2017 he has never been found.So guess what. It is happening in YOUR forest too. In MY OPINION. Alternatively, an individual may bring a gun to an otherwise gun-free conflict only to have that gun wrested away and turned on them." Because you are a coward and afraid to come clean, admit to an heinous crime. I have seen old trailers and shacks that show evidence of habitation. It is a wonderful place, one of the last large areas of wilderness left north of the Everglades. We had to stop and go back to the trees multiple times because now there were 6 trucks! If you know what to look for, wild animals are very predictable. Many years ago you could make a "Hunting Buggy" that did not need to meet the same standards as vehicles on the roads. Yes, on Friday and Saturday nights there are many locals that go out in the forest and go 4 wheeling, or party at the lakes. If anything, the greater tragedy is all the trash left behind in the forest by careless humans.I must respond to the commenter who stated that, "wild animals are unpredictable". Ocala is the arm pit f Florida! Been here fore years. 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. Count volunteer Kelley Mims, with the City of Ocala, said there are "quite a few" homeless encampments outside of the city limits. This is my sanctuary. Ive been to Hidden Pond a hundred times. I don't believe the author is a moronjust writing about instances. Turn yourself in. Forest where Larry (Frank) Dugger was shot and killed while attending a Rainbow Gathering. And if you really care, and know about it; why don't you try to stop them? I've hiked and camped in the ONF for over 25 years. Some questions asked are aimed at determining how the person became homeless, Mims indicated. 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. It has definitely gotten out of hand. It is a pretty well populated area so most of the locals probably keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Many people I've gone to school with have retired there. Thank you for sharing your story. I am an old, white, tax paying, voting lady with a college degree, a job and a home. I'll be sure to be a bit more vigilant with my surroundings/personal safety. Altonna and Alexander Springs are a couple examples. Fortunately for me, I haven't had any other unusual run ins, close calls, or encounters. 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. I keep doing stupid, what are the odds that stupid will not eventually turn out badly? Will we be safe? But dont let your guard down. (After a simple search along the lines of, "grisly murders in beautiful forests") This seems to fit almost exactly what I want! Now we have almost 8 billion. Not that what has been said in this blog did not happen---and many a time I look around and wonder just how many bodies are buried out here, and will never be found. Homes for sale in National Ocala Forest Campsites, Ocala, FL have a median listing home price of $38,500. Come during the week or have a larger group on the weekends. Even carrying a gun doesnt make one safe all the time. One was the white one that we first saw. There are several small towns and living areas in the forest. take care and be safe near the forest! They said you will be fine. We never saw a park ranger or any law enforcement on the entire Florida Trail area in the Ocala National Forest during the 4 days we hiked there, from Hidden Pond to Clearwater Lake. I do a lot of GEOCACHING in the area including the ONF. Thats how they are able to murder. ocala national forest cannibals. .your statement is a total missgood luck with that! I and my family have never come across any of the evil that has been reported in this blog. It covers 607 square miles of northern Florida. Two transient men were charged with. Visited 2 winters ago and made a point to go through, and hike in, the forest. But, there are also just regular folks, movie stars, famous singers, the good, the bad and the ugly. ), I would help you, feed you and defend you against the menace (whether that be a government or civilian menace.) This is where I come to feel that there is a god. I grew up in it and spend days, nights, and weekends riding the logging trails on my horse and camping . Lots of Pretty deer. Doesn't mean that your forest is BADJUST A PLACE FOR MURDERERS, DRUG ADDICTS ESCAPED CONVICTS AND TRANSIENTS TO COME THROUGH AND SMEAR THE BEAUTY FROM TIME TO TIME.If you investigate the national forest disappearances, you would be alarmed and think twice about going to some places alone. I would never stay at a drive up campsite, no matter what day of the week. Continuum of Care partners in Marion County HUD FL-514 include Arnette House, CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, Creative Services, Inc., Early Learning Coalition, Interfaith Emergency Services, Ocala Housing Authority, Shepard's Lighthouse, Brothers Keeper, Estella Byrd Whitman Clinic, Open Arms Village, Veterans Helping Veterans, the City of Ocala and The Salvation Army. They usually are near a resource like a supermarket or convenience store. I am a professional in the business world, and love the peace and quiet out here. Most don't hunt for sport. Sincerely,Sharon in the Forest(just another Forest peep). The funding has helped us set up a new ministry at Interfaith called our Homeless Services Team. I keep coming back to read more comments. I have seen hunters "spotlighting" from their trucks on forest roads but none of these things mean violence towards humans is occurring. Come prepared.Now we are seeing the more extreme killings. Yes, crime happens everywhere, but National Forests.ALL National Forest are very common. I doubt few would do that intentionally. Its once-pure waters have been stained with the blood of innocents. This is true if you stick to the rest areas on public frigging highways! I think you need to visit the larger cities of this country to get a more rounded viewpoint of just how many gun carrying folks are diverse.in mental and emotional mindsets. Visit? I have seen people shoot and kill each other right before my eyes. The figures from the 2022 PIT count will not be released for several weeks. Think about it. Ocala National Forest is one of the three national forests in Florida and is a hotspot and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers with a passion for nature and wildlife! found your site while reading about missing 411 cases, the only one that sounds like it could be one is the one about the little boy, except the moms lawyer contradicting her story.thank you for the information, my husband and i stay in other sweetwater cabin every year and sometimes it's very spooky there. It seems to be a place where people migrate to in the Eastern US.both good & bad, because of the weather. As I reread these comments, I agree with most all of the things you have said here. Urban Woodswalker silly comment? I immediately got in my car, locked the door and drove off. City leaders say the decision was made as a result of a recent stabbing there, as well as reports of drug sales and abuse. With that said, I have never been threatened by the potentially dangerous wildlife of the area. I agree to all of the above, nature, animals, very peaceful. Wow Im from Texas its Crazy everywhere but this was very interesting. They like bad boys who give them drugs - their fault - better luck next life. Cops are dangerous, often psychos get hired and they stay in their jobs committing crimes against citizens whether good or bad ones left and right, lying all the time, making things up. Its fun and relaxinguntil its not. The forest has many secluded trails, swamps, and endless acreage where a person could get in and get out undetected. The City of Ocala is also the lead agency in the Coordinated Entry Process. I stumbled upon it just recently and I've gone to the beginning and am reading oldest to newest - absolutely riveting!Anyhow, I felt compelled to comment on how odd it is to me that people seem offended by you posting true stories, things that have actually happened in the forest. But that is a reflection of the times.What you must be aware of here, now more than ever, is a couple good ol' boys turning out to be meth heads, thieves or rapist/killers that see YOU as an EASY target. 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. Why in earth would they care to let the family know? We decided to stop there for the night since it was almost sunset, and then we would hike the remaining 6 miles to Clearwater Lake the next morning. Safest place in the world as long as you know what you are doing and you know how to protect yourself. If I knew when I bought this place about all that goes on here would I choose to live here again? We'll all be fine! I have been out in the forest since 1962. Carry a gun! wow, what an angered response to someone reporting facts. They make no sense. . But I do believe that it has gotten way out of hand. There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. May you rot in the Forest among all the corps you have killed, and may you too die in all the pain you have caused others! Bennett wrote in an email the PIT interviews should provide the community with more than numbers. I carry a gun in the forest because some of the animals are dangerous, from snakes up to humans ,and now I've never met one to cause me trouble. ANY WOODED area is THE place to hide a body. The forest contains the largest concentration of sand pine in the world as well as some of the best remaining stands of longleaf pine in central Florida. I am much more concerned about them, in the forest, than any wild creature. 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. 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. You must be a moron, to write crap like this.The Forest like any place else in this world has crime, but then if you look into Ocala, well there crime rate is much higher.So whats the difference?Nothing, nada. Urban woodswalker I stated what I wished for! Project SOS has now benefited 81 youngsters with approximately $160,000 in scholarships, according to Kadow. Ive had a more life threatening encounter driving down Parramore street near downtown Orlando in the broad daylight than hiking the forest at night. Unknown can you tell us why you feel that's it is not a safe place? Unique features such as gin-clear freshwater springs, massive sinkholes and one of the longest explored . 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. He stopped a couple of hundred yards past to smoke a cigarette.About 30 minutes later, we heard a gunshot.Knowing of stories where hikers have been murdered in the Ocala National Forest, we became very uncomfortable and decided to leave and hike the rest of the way to Clearwater Lake in the dark. Thanks,Robert. Hunting by spotlight at night is illegal. Many people who live here in The Villages have kind and generous hearts. I would volenteer etc. Location: South of 466a, if you don't like me.I live in Orlando. Accept that as it is fact. Neither did I say anything about carrying guns. "Stop denying it. Shanty Pond Campground 8. PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY. Wondering where they are! See you seen. My grandpa had had a stroke a couple years previously and mom moved him in to live with them. The night immediately prior to the Boatman murders, I was in the Forest in the same area, Juniper Springs and hiking at night in an area where I had observed lots of bear activity. 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. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. 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. I thought that I was far enough from the cities and their issues to be fairly safe, but safety is only an illusion in these times. !And if you see a group of pretty young college girls and wonder if's safe for them to be out camping. ), Big spend:Marion OKs supportive housing units for Interfaith, $4 million in American Rescue Plan money, Important service:New Ocala VA Clinic is 'modern,' 'fresh' and 'comfortable,' Marion County veterans say, 'A piece of me is gone':Ocala grandmother who died in crash kept the family together. Content, Design and Layout may not be reproduced, The Villages, Florida, Non Villages Discussion, People Living in The Ocala National Forest. I guess the very fact that the climate is tolerable to be outdoors if you have to year around draws people with no homes. My only point is that I choose not to go back there because of what I experienced. Feel safe. If I knew when I bought this place about all that goes on here would I choose to live here again? Keep to yourself and youll be fine. It was also a rough place. It is a very beautiful place. Her case is heavy on my heart since I became aqare of it. Blue You never know who is reading our comments, it can be a murder. What is truly the forest is not the towns mentioned previously. I pray you and your sick mind will burn in hell, and your soul will rot in eternity; never to reincarnate again on a peaceful planet! One of the homeless people counted Thursday afternoon was Ocala native Charles Reason. From a place, 40 years ago, mostly inhabited by rural poor "country" types, who hunted and fished. Lots of trailer parks and places around the lakes. So we Weren't to worried. Totally freaked out now, we broke out our sleeping bags and laid there until 1:30 in the morning, as a number of trucks continued to drive by for hours, some stopping, and then peeling off loudly. This comment has been removed by the author. 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