Squatters take over Florida 'Meth Island,' erect 4-story treehouse and shantytown

A small Florida island was investigated by local law enforcement and state authorities who posted trespassing notices in hopes of removing squatters from the land.

"You are ordered to vacate the island within 48 hours," the trespass notices read. Members of the Port Orange Police Department, South Daytona Police Department, and Florida Fish and Wildlife combed the island in a video posted to the Volusia Sheriff's Office YouTube page.

Squatters had clearly made a home for themselves on the island near Dunlawton Bridge in Port Orange, Florida, with viewers dubbing it "good ole meth island" and "Gilligan's Island," according to Fox News.

The island featured an elaborate treehouse that was "four or five stories" according to investigators, who also found a trampoline, wooden enclosures, and numerous other structures. The scope of the structures has "exponentially grown over the past few years," one law enforcement official is heard saying on the video.

"It's pretty impressive, honestly," he also said.

"Parts of these islands have become overrun with campsites, trash, wooden structures, towers, even a trampoline. For everyone who enjoys the beauty of this area, this is one step toward bringing it back to nature," the caption on the sheriff's office video described.

A plethora of signage was visible on the island as well. The signs included phrases such as "Island Clint is watching," "17% chance you die up here," and "do not fall off the top." There was also a sign pointing a "welcome center" at the entrance to the post-societal village.

Reports described that some of the infrastructure showed evidence of attempted decoration, including hearts being painted on the beams of one of the structures. Additionally, old license plates had been hung like paintings.

An enclosed shelter was labeled "Nugget Inc," but it was unclear what its purpose was. A message board was also visible, which promptly received a trespass notice stapled to it.

The island, which appeared to be deserted at the time, is reportedly one of several island camps that exist in the area, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.

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