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The truth about the crocodile in my canal🫣😳🐊 and WHY I still paddleboard in the Croc Canal

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The truth about the crocodile in my canal🫣😳🐊 and WHY I still paddleboard in the Croc Canal crocodile alligator manatee florida greenscreenvideo

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A LOT of activity in the croc canal today 😳😱👀🐊🥔 Good thing I wasn’t almost flipped like last time…😅

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SKELETONS, skulls, animals, and the COOLEST shells. It’s crazy how much the cyclone washed up on shore, but I’m so happy to also dive here and see the reef is recovering and bouncing back🩵🥹🪸

Towel dress is from @divermonart 🩵

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And THIS is why we still went diving in the minefield of jellyfish!👀🦈🤿 SHARKS!!!

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I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE my DREAM for over 5 YEARS FINALLY came true today 😭🥹🫶🦈

I had opportunities to do it sooner, closer, and easier, but I wanted to wait until I could experience it in the MOST ethical place in the world to do so.🩵

That’s why I flew all the way to Western Australia, and it exceeded every expectation!🥹

Thank you to @whalesharkdive for providing such an incredible and ethical experience! 🫶

I will DEFINITELY be back to the Ningaloo!🩵🦈🐬🤿🪸

Thank you @roam.with.lau for letting me use your drone footage to show the effects of unethical tourism🥺

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Everything I pack in my fin bag and dry bag for a day in the water! 🌊🤿

Both my fin bag and dry bag are from @raised.by.salt , a female-owned small business from Tasmania, Australia 🩵

And good news for my US friends! They ship internationally, including to the United States!

For the month of June, they’re also running their EOFY Sale:
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If you’re always heading to the beach, boat, or dive site, these are the BEST for travel & keeping everything organized! 🩵

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Dodging THOUSANDS of jellyfish while trying to find a shark isn’t the easiest task in the world… BUT WE DID IT!!👀🦈

Come back to see me swim with the BIGGEST SHARK IN THE WORLD😱👀🦈

Fins are @Mon of course!!🩵

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You definitely don’t wanna get your fingers anywhere NEAR him…😳 Wait to see how BIG he is!!

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What would you do if a big potato came up to you like this?!😱🥹🫶

Reminder it is illegal to touch or harass manatees in Florida.

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I CAN’T BELIEVE what I found at the end!😱 I’ve never seen one before!!🥹

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What WAS that thing…?!😳👀🐙

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It’s his own kingdom 😅🐍👑 Do you think he likes or recognizes me?🤔

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Would you go cave diving and what do you think you would find?😳👀🤿

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The ultimate test of “Log or Gator?”👀🐊

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Love the ocean, and it will love you back 🩵

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Wait to see how Adam attracts the dolphins at the end…😅🐬👀🤿

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The ending 🥹🥹 Such a fun paddle adventure on my @Niphean paddleboard! 🩵🫶

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What IS that thing at the end…?👀😱😳 and yes my husband DID go diving when he dropped my GoPro in here. That video is on my page too 😅

#crocodile #manatee #paddleboard #florida #floridakeys

Did you know this animal can literally EJECT its internal organs out of its body when it feels threatened… and then just grow them all back?😱👀

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There’s NO way this happened TWICE in one day 😱😳🐊

I was paddleboarding through the croc canal on a VERY murky day when this giant “big potato” suddenly came up for air DIRECTLY under me 😭

He was NOT there seconds before. I thought I had eyes on all of them, and then suddenly… boom. We both scared each other at the exact same moment.

I stayed completely still because if I had panicked and started paddling away, I could’ve scared him even more or fallen right into the canal… and who knows where the crocodile could be 😳🐊

The craziest part is this exact manatee has been following me around in here for days 😂 We can tell him apart because he unfortunately has a small boat strike scar on his back. We named him Flip.

Right before this happened, a boat started heading straight toward the group in the murky water. I started pointing out where each manatee was so the captain could avoid hitting them. He slowed down and swerved around every single one thankfully. That’s why my paddleboard was a bit closer to the group than I usually get. It’s important to give animals space and respect.

Boat strikes are one of the leading causes of death for manatees, especially in resting canals like this.

So yes… I’d rather get flipped off my paddleboard than watch Flip get hit by a boat🥺

And before anyone asks… thankfully it was NOT the crocodile coming up from the depths this time 🫠

Follow along for more manatee, shark, dolphin, and crocodile adventures 🐊

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Almost got flipped off my paddleboard a few days later…😳 Full video coming soon👀

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Yes, there are crocodiles in Florida👀🐊🐊 And yes, at least 2 of them frequent this canal. But so do the big potatoes!🥰🥹🫶

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The exact reason I paddleboard in the croc canal 🐊😌🩵 SO CUTE!!🥹🫶

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48 HOURS IN CHICAGO 🫶🏼✨ save this for your next girl’s trip!!

Here’s our PERFECT itinerary hitting all our favorite spots:

📍 The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (River North) @godfreyhotelchicago
Stayed here and it was the PERFECT home base. Walking distance to everything, amazing rooms, and the best views 🤍

📍 Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! @lilbabareeba
Spanish tapas night is mandatory😅 Order the goat cheese baked in tomato sauce (trust me) & sangria!

📍 Goodnight John Boy @johnboychicago
If you wanna dance… THIS is the spot 🪩 free late-night food + such fun energy

📍 IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge @iogodfrey
Rooftop brunch the next morning ☀️ The best vibes, views, and amazing food & drink!

📍 Osaka Beauty House @beauty.house.osaka
My GO-TO for Russian manicures 💅🏼 lasts 4–6 weeks and the detail is UNREAL🩵

📍 Mikono Froyo @mikonofroyo
Chicago’s FIRST dedicated frozen Greek yogurt spot and WOW. Fresh, delicious, all-natural, and perfect riverwalk treat 🍓🥥🍦

📍 Tanuki Sushi @tanukichicago
Sushi pizza pizza + face masks + pajamas + The Notebook = ELITE girls night 🥹

📍 Philz Coffee @philzcoffee
Morning coffee before heading out ☕️ the best way to end the trip🫶🏙️

Honestly couldn’t have planned a better 48 hours 🥹🏙️ Save this if you’re coming to Chicago & want a PERFECT itinerary!!

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Why were there fish scraps ALL around the docks…😳👀🦈 Wait til the end for the best surprise!😱

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Wait til the end to see one swimming! 😱 They are SO mesmerizing! Come back to see the dive vlog here!🤿🌊

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Would you eat here?👀🩵✈️🤿 (I did go snorkeling in the water outside of it so follow along to see what I found!)

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WHY were there fish bones all around where the bull shark has been spotted before…?!😳

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Most people walk RIGHT past these thinking they're jellyfish… but they're actually one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean!🌊

If you ever see one stranded on the beach, don't panic! Just gently pick it up and give it a ride home 💙

#seahare #oceanlife #florida #underwater #conservation

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Who else thinks Patrick PUSHED the city elsewhere?! 🤔🏙️ This might be the closest I’ve ever been to finding it… so come back to see when I find Gerald👀🐬

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SEARCHING FOR A MEGALODON PART 2 😱👀🦈

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I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED😱 Can you hold your breath through the whole video?👀🤿🫁

Wearing all @Cressi 1946 gear🩵🤿🌊

When freediving, it is VERY important to master equalization and always dive with a trained buddy. Proper technique and practicing it consistently is what allows you to go deeper safely and comfortably. The more you train, the more you can also build your CO₂ tolerance, which helps extend your breath holds over time.

But none of that matters without safety. Safety is non-negotiable. 🤍

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THEY’RE ALMOST BACK 😱👀😭🤿🌊 and I have a discount!🩵

@divermonart fins are restocking TONIGHT at 9 PM EST…and they sell out FAST! Make sure you put a reminder on your phone for this drop!🩵

Use code ALYSSA10 for 10% off 🫶🏼 Link in my bio!

(My exact pair are the RAINBOW fins, but the code works for ALL fin designs!🫶)

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everything, hallelujah🩵🌊🐬🦈

happy earth day🩵🌎

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