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Gabby Petito case: Search for Brian Laundrie continues in gator-infested swamps of Carlton Reserve
https://www.khou.com ^ | Updated: 1:44 PM CDT September 21, 2021 | Staff

Posted on 09/21/2021 11:49:34 AM PDT by Red Badger

"This is dangerous work for the search crews as they are wading through gator and snake-infested swamps and flooded hiking and biking trails," police said.\

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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The search for Gabby Petito's fiancé, Brian Laundrie, resumed Tuesday in the area he reportedly had last been, North Port police said.

He's a person of interest in Petito's disappearance amid what the department calls an FBI-led criminal investigation.

A police spokesperson says authorities will be searching for Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve where it was believed he went hiking about a week ago.

"This time, moving in from the Venice side of the area, along with adjoining lands. A weekend ground search and aerial search Monday of the 25-thousand-acre preserve has yet to yield any answers, but we must press on," spokesperson Josh Taylor said.

"Please be aware, the Carlton Reserve is a vast and unforgiving location at times. It is currently waste deep in water in many areas.

"This is dangerous work for the search crews as they are wading through gator and snake-infested swamps and flooded hiking and biking trails."

By land. By air. pic.twitter.com/4LFcmwcD2b

— North Port Police (@NorthPortPolice) September 21, 2021 Authorities have been searching the Carlton Reserve on and off since Saturday. Laundrie's family told police they believed he entered the area earlier that week. This area covers more than 80 miles of hiking trails.

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To: JerseyDvl

He was probably long gone out of the country days before anyone thought to look for him.


61 posted on 09/21/2021 12:33:31 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Red Badger

I also guess we’ll have our answer within a few days.

Want to bet?


62 posted on 09/21/2021 12:33:34 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Red Badger

This just in: County coroner has released Gabby’s autopsy report and cause of death is listed as Covid.


63 posted on 09/21/2021 12:34:14 PM PDT by dblshot
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To: 9422WMR

If they in fact did lie then morally, yes they would be responsible. Not sure about the law in that case and that jurisdiction.


64 posted on 09/21/2021 12:34:55 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Red Badger

Laundrie denied the allegations but had problems with the alligator.


65 posted on 09/21/2021 12:35:36 PM PDT by omega4412
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To: Red Badger

Thats way up in the panhandle,Yes ?
If so its a long haul unless he hitched a ride. But where on I 75,doubt it


66 posted on 09/21/2021 12:36:58 PM PDT by Bell Bouy II
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To: EEGator

sorry there aren’t meds for that /s. isn’t that what got gabby in trouble in the first place?


67 posted on 09/21/2021 12:38:40 PM PDT by ronniesgal (if more folks minded their own business the world would be a better place.)
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To: Bell Bouy II

Yes, we are under Alabama. I-10 is right there. I am in Fort Walton Beach.

The area around Baker is woods and swamps, Eglin AFB military reservation and farms...........................


68 posted on 09/21/2021 12:39:10 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: 1Old Pro

LOL! None of these critters are any fun, highlands or swamplands.

I’m a member of the Florida Trails Association, and they get out and clear trails, etc. because we’re working on building the Florida Trail.

That said, I saw that the family home was classified as a crime scene. I wonder if he killed himself there and perhaps the family dumped the body in the swamp?

Who knows? This is going to keep true crime writers going for years.


69 posted on 09/21/2021 12:39:18 PM PDT by livius (.)
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To: rolling_stone

Kind of late to the party but from his point of view parents are a blessing and a curse.

If tbey cared enough to help him get away tgen they will be the link that eventually leads the authorities back to him.

Assuming he made a clean break and is holing up somewheres eventually one side will want to reach out to the other and someone will be watching/listening.


70 posted on 09/21/2021 12:42:42 PM PDT by 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
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To: 1Old Pro

They probably have panthers there. But you’d probably not see one even if you lived there for 20 years.


71 posted on 09/21/2021 12:43:44 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: PGR88

I bet he ain’t even there.................


72 posted on 09/21/2021 12:45:15 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

“This is dangerous work for the search crews as they are wading through gator and snake-infested swamps and flooded hiking and biking trails.”

I’m guessing that what Florida lacks in the way of tough downhill mountain biking they make up for in the sheer excitement of attempting to outrun a charging gator.


73 posted on 09/21/2021 12:47:28 PM PDT by Flick Lives (We may or may not have reached herd immunity, but we've definitely achieved herd stupidity.)
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To: 1Old Pro

We got panthers, too and black bears..................


74 posted on 09/21/2021 12:47:43 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Flick Lives

They can run quite fast on land!.....................


75 posted on 09/21/2021 12:48:15 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: EEGator

Florida BY the Ocean or Gulf ain’t much better!...................


76 posted on 09/21/2021 12:50:07 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I look at it this. Had the police had a constant monitor on this guy, they wouldn’t be in the position they’re in now. This was just incompetence on their part. Don’t get me wrong as I support the blue but it didn’t take an Einstein to know this guy was gonna flee the moment authoritirs were closing in on the target.


77 posted on 09/21/2021 12:52:04 PM PDT by Kevin in California (EP)
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To: Red Badger

They should do it the easy way. Ride around in open-topped vehicles and look for vultures.


78 posted on 09/21/2021 12:53:48 PM PDT by Nachoman (Following victory, its best to reload.)
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To: Beowulf9

I magnified it. It sure looks like him.........................


79 posted on 09/21/2021 12:54:22 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Nachoman

I don’t believe he’s anywhere near there...............


80 posted on 09/21/2021 12:56:41 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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