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@Wilshire@sh.itjust.works to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish • 3 days ago

Florida man armed with garden shears survives gator attack before shot, killed by deputies

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@Wilshire@sh.itjust.works to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish • 3 days ago
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  • @SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social
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    Medical staff do it routinely.

    • @MangoCats@feddit.it
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      In Florida, medical staff also call “Baker Act” at the drop of a hat which basically puts the offender in a psych ward which is often more abusive than a prison.

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        Every new thing I learn about Florida makes it sound worse.

        • @SabinStargem@lemmy.today
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          I think Florida is situated over a hellmouth or something.

          • @MangoCats@feddit.it
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            Nothing freezes to death in Florida…

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