The Mysterious Everglades: Abandoned Places, Lonely Backroads & The Skunk Ape

The Mysterious Everglades: Abandoned Places, Lonely Backroads & The Skunk Ape

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Dan Bell and Jake Williams explore various abandoned and lonely places in south Florida.

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