A female friend and I regularly walk for exercise. As I am in girly mode about all of the time, a casual observed would see two older gals just taking a walk. Yesterday, we were visiting a regional park and had been walking for awhile when I noticed an older guy walking about 50 yards behind us. I didn't think much of it as this was a popular walking trail. As we proceeded awhile, I glanced back and didn't see the guy and assumed he fell back or turned back. At one point, the trail switches back on itself as it descends through the terrain and is below the area where I last saw the guy. As we came down the trail, this guy bursts out of the brush yelling like a crazy man and naked from the waist down. Instinctively, I grabbed him and threw him down the opposite side of the trail into the brush and we took off. We got to the ranger's office and called the local sheriff department. The deputies found the guy, who turned out to be a registered sex offender and parolee at large. They said he was in possession of a knife and had other items that would indicate he didn't have good intentions.
Just a reminder if you venture out and about, be smart. It is best to go with a friend and avoid remote places. Go where there are people if you are comfortable with that and stay vigilant. Remember there are some real creepers out there.