More tragedy in Orlando

[Apathy]

There was another woman from Florida, a grandmother I think who has been taking her grandson to that same resort at the exact spot of the incident for YEARS and never knew that there were alligators in that lagoon.

There are a lot of cruel people in this world that lack sympathy. There were no alligator signs and yes there were no swimming signs but the 2yr old was walking in the water.

This family got their worst nightmare come true and will have to live with this tragedy for the rest of their lives. Not to mention the father will have those images of his son being ripped from his arms implanted into his head forever. Having a 4yr old myself, I just can't imagine what he's going through

 

[Red Dead Redemption]

Decked, when you asked the question "why would they let him that close to the water?", I'm assuming you aren't familiar with the resort area, and only read the words "alligator" and "lagoon" and probably pictured something like this:

Yes, common sense would tell you to its not a good idea to go near there.

However, below are some actual pictures of the beach and lagoon.

In spite of the signs that ONLY say 'No Swimming', what might common sense be telling people who see this and only know that they are at a $1000 a night resort?

 

[Red Dead Redemption]

Is a sign saying only 'no swimming' enough?

Because we've been hearing that "in 45 years, nothing like this has happened before at disneyworld". Amirite?

Wrong.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/disney-gator-attack-brings-back-horrifying-memories-hampshire/story?id=39904166

We've stayed at Fort Wilderness multiple times, and we were told to keep our dogs, especially small dogs, on leashes because small gators sometimes get into the ponds.

We'd heard stories from other campers that "years ago a child was attacked by a gator in one of the ponds", but we didn't know if it was true or just an urban legend.

If The Rat didn't at least tell guests at other resorts near lagoons with beaches that the potential for gators exist, then that is unacceptable.

 

[TAKODA]

http://www.mediaite.com/online/bill-oreilly-gets-so-worked-up-over-child-killed-by-alligator-he-doesnt-let-expert-speak/#ooid=h1Z2U2NDE6CB3BxGS_OZIwWtqSJzrYBf

 

[Count 'Bility]

So I have a friend who works with a guy from Florida. he says "what does it mean to you folks when you see a no swimming sign?" Friend replies, "I dont know probably contamination or something of some sort". Guy says "exactly. Well in florida, it means alligators". My friend proceeds to tell me that he makes fun of this guy cuz he always instinctually walks with his eyes down on his feet. Says it's cuz hes so used to there being like 10 things layin around that could kill you.

 

[It'sNotAFakeID]

Awful and tragic. Thoughts and prayers to the family. No parent should have to bury their child and this is especially worse considering it was perhaps a "Father's Day vacation."

It's important to show compassion for the family, but the opposing side in a possible civil suit is going to ask some hard questions. Why did the parents, regardless of how closely they were monitoring their son, let him wade in the water despite a sign saying no swimming? Does the reason for a "No swimming" sign have a universal interpretation?

Blame's going to have to be assigned and it's important, judicial, fair, and merciless to cover every possible angle.

 

[TAKODA]

Awful and tragic. Thoughts and prayers to the family. No parent should have to bury their child and this is especially worse considering it was perhaps a "Father's Day vacation."

It's important to show compassion for the family, but the opposing side in a possible civil suit is going to ask some hard questions. Why did the parents, regardless of how closely they were monitoring their son, let him wade in the water despite a sign saying no swimming? Does the reason for a "No swimming" sign have a universal interpretation?

Blame's going to have to be assigned and it's important, judicial, fair, and merciless to cover every possible angle.

I have heard that this child was only ankle deep on the edge of the water. Does this constitute the term "wading"?

Prayers to this family and all those affected by this tragic event. IMO, Disney should know that people from all over the world come to their attraction and that the term "NO SWIMMING" on a sign is not a strong enough message when it comes to the danger of alligators, injury and potential death. "BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS - NO SWIMMING" is the sign language that would prompt people to understand the inherent dangers!

 

[It'sNotAFakeID]

I completely agree TAKODA. No swimming in Florida does not mean the same thing as no swimming in Nebraska.

I think Disney is negligent in this case--they know there are alligators in the water, they know they have guests from around the world, they should've done more in this case.

A completely preventable death. Sugh a sad story, and I hope the family can recover and find peace and happiness again.

 

[huKSer]

"BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS - NO SWIMMING" is the sign language that would prompt people to understand the inherent dangers!

What I am really afraid of is that the Disney PR department nixed the mention of "alligator" to not scare away tourists. I have no evidence of this, just speculation

 

[funhusker]

"BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS - NO SWIMMING" is the sign language that would prompt people to understand the inherent dangers!

What I am really afraid of is that the Disney PR department nixed the mention of "alligator" to not scare away tourists. I have no evidence of this, just speculation

I've thought the exact same thing.

This line of thinking goes along with the man that fell into the hot spring at Yellowstone. If the sign read "waters are heated by super volcano, stay on path" he hopefully would have thought twice, however, the hundreds of thousands of tourists to Yellowstone might not be there in the first place...

 

[TAKODA]

The parents of the Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World will not sue the company for his death, they announced Wednesday.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/parents-boy-killed-alligator-disney-park-won-sue-article-1.2718519

While we can't put ourselves in these parents shoes, I am not sure I would have done this, although I can't imagine how upside down their whole life has become. Money will never replace their child!

Disney has now placed warning signs as seen in the image below.