Gators in the Water

While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted:

- Are there any gators around here?!

- Naw - the man hollered back - they ain't been around for years!

Feeling safe, the tourist started swimming leisurely toward the shore. About halfway there he asked the guy:

- How'd you get rid of the gators?

- We didn't do nothin' - the beachcomber said.

- The sharks got 'em.