Man On Clearwater Beach Says He Had Permission To Expose Himself

64 year old Allan Stuart Voelpel was found near a lifeguard tower Monday morning catching some rays. Problem was he was looking to get an all over tan.

When police showed up, they found Allan on his side with everything on display for all beachgoers to see. Cops read him his rights. When they asked about his decision to pass on wearing a bathing suit, Allan said he was given permission to do so since he was wearing a shirt.

Channel 8 says Allan is a registered sex offender. Back in 2001, he was convicted of exposing himself to a minor. [Source: Channel 8]

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5 Tips To Avoid Shark Encounters at Florida Beaches

• Night Swimming

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  It was a great REM song, but a terrible idea because after sunset, sharks can't tell you apart from the other food in the ocean.

• Bright Bathing Suits

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  Leave those 90s neon bathing suits in storage. Sharks can see them from far away.

• Fishers

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  Kind of a no-brainer, but if you see folks fishing, keep away. Let the bait be the bait.
• Jewelry

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  Take it off before you get in the water. To sharks, those shiny reflections of the sun trick sharks into thinking you have fish scales.

• Watch For Tarpon

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  If you see them, scram. That's what sharks are looking for.