Shocking discovery

Soooo, I found out from my aunt that alligators exist in Texas rivers and lakes. Where on Earth am I?! She was telling me about the time she went kayaking and felt her kayak rise in the water, only to look down and see the prehistoric ridges of an alligator swimming beneath her. Now, I'm not an experienced kayaker, but I'm pretty sure that old style kayaks were basically hollowed out tree branches, and easy to tip over. All I can say is, sign me up! It's on my bucket list to wrestle an alligator. (This is sarcasm.)

I would, however, love to go kayaking in a lake that has been drained and fine-tooth combed for any sign of alligators. Lake sports are big over here - I can't miss out!