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The Impact of Exotic Species and Smuggling on the Everglades
11:21 - 22:30 (11:08)
This podcast episode discusses the issue of exotic species being released into the Everglades and how the smuggling of illegal paraphernalia has resulted in plane crashes with untraceable impacts on the environment.
Clips
Invasive species, such as exotic snakes, are often released into the wild by people who can no longer care for them.
11:21 - 14:48 (03:26)
Summary
Invasive species, such as exotic snakes, are often released into the wild by people who can no longer care for them. This causes a major issue as they out-compete native species and multiply unchecked, causing harm to the ecosystem.
ChapterThe Impact of Exotic Species and Smuggling on the Everglades
Episode19: Panthers and Crocodiles and Death, Oh My! Everglades National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The expansive and remote Everglades have been used for illegal activities such as drug smuggling and training for crimes like kidnapping and murder.
14:48 - 16:52 (02:04)
Summary
The expansive and remote Everglades have been used for illegal activities such as drug smuggling and training for crimes like kidnapping and murder. Many crashes involving drug-smuggling planes have gone unnoticed until wreckage is found in the tangled vegetation.
ChapterThe Impact of Exotic Species and Smuggling on the Everglades
Episode19: Panthers and Crocodiles and Death, Oh My! Everglades National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In 1996, a plane crashed over the Everglades National Park under suspicious circumstances.
16:52 - 20:43 (03:50)
Summary
In 1996, a plane crashed over the Everglades National Park under suspicious circumstances. Infrared video revealed that the pilot had jumped out of the plane, which had a history of issues, including aborted takeoffs and emergency landings.
ChapterThe Impact of Exotic Species and Smuggling on the Everglades
Episode19: Panthers and Crocodiles and Death, Oh My! Everglades National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Passengers on a flight were forced to make an emergency landing on the St. Lawrence River just six minutes after takeoff due to smoke in the cabin.
20:46 - 22:30 (01:43)
Summary
Passengers on a flight were forced to make an emergency landing on the St. Lawrence River just six minutes after takeoff due to smoke in the cabin. The difficult conditions of the river made the rescue efforts more challenging.