This article was originally published on Lizanest.com

Florida has always kept its strangest secrets in plain sight. One woman allegedly wrestled a manatee in a bikini. A runaway emu ended up in handcuffs. Another arrest involved a hot dog costume, while a backyard pool attracted a terrifying visitor with teeth. These moments are funny, reckless, and completely unforgettable. Yet buried among the wild headlines, bizarre animals, and terrible decisions is one Florida story so outrageous, everything else feels almost normal by comparison.
