back thousands of years, in spite of the fact that the power plant has
only been here 58 years and they could not survive in the winter
without it. All we really know is they may have migrated in and out
but it is clear they were never supposed to be here year round. I also
doubt this area ever supported the population we have now, even in the
summer.
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In other words, they found a good thing and moved in and convinced some folks they belonged there anyhow.

Manatee squatters? Lol