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Police spotted him on Thursday and warned him through the island's public address system that he was not allowed on the island,They later launched a search for the man, who claimed he never heard the warning because he was asleep at the time. Police told CNN that the man also claimed he did not know he was trespassing and thought he was just exploring a "tropical paradise." However, authorities say that to get to the island, he would have passed "No Trespassing" signs and two closed gates.The Orange County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
After being taken into custody, the man was charged with a misdemeanor of trespassing on posted property, CNN reported. He posted bond on Friday and is scheduled to appear for a court hearing in June.
I'm sorry but.....
Can’t blame him.
This is Richard McGuire with Southern Pirate Outdoors. Check out the real story of what happened when they arrested me on Disney's Discovery Island.
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Wtf... Lol oh geez 😂
I mean, he’s not wrong...😏
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