Gunman taken into custody after active shooter situation at Everglades National Park

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Officials at Everglades National Park say there was an active shooter situation in the park.

The suspect is a 33-year-old male and has since been taken into custody. They say the man fired at park rangers unprovoked and they were searching for him.

Luckily, no one was injured.

Entrance into the park and SR-9336 remain closed.

Rangers are advising people to still avoid the area near the park if at all possible.

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