Very sad occurence (53)
Another hideous tragedy involving animals in enclosed spaces....
Where was the safety for this wee boy?
Surely better safety regulations are in order.
Where was the safety for this wee boy?
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The parents must have felt like they were thrown back to the age of dinosaurs. I can't even imagine what they felt watching the gator swimming off with their child. I couldn't believe anybody would allow their toddler to be wading in a lagoon in Florida in the evening. I guess being from the Midwest they were unaware that any open body of water in FL is likely to be home to Alligators. They hunt at night.
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ooby_dooby: The parents must have felt like they were thrown back to the age of dinosaurs. I can't even imagine what they felt watching the gator swimming off with their child. I couldn't believe anybody would allow their toddler to be wading in a lagoon in Florida in the evening. I guess being from the Midwest they were unaware that any open body of water in FL is likely to be home to Alligators. They hunt at night.
Oh, ok....I didn't read your link Ooby.
I got the impression it was actually in a zoo environment of sorts.
Hideous, just thinking about it....
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That is very unfortunate.
I assume gators are not part of the lagoon, how that gator got in that lagoon?
I assume gators are not part of the lagoon, how that gator got in that lagoon?
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lifeisadream: That is very unfortunate.
I assume gators are not part of the lagoon, how that gator got in that lagoon?
You may or not be aware that in Florida, especially, alligators seek out water of any sort. They are frequently found in swimming pools, koi ponds, even very small shallow puddles of water, ponds, etc...There are even professional teams that work in the industry of ridding homeowners of unwanted pest alligators. I can easily see how alligators colonize a lagoon, even one within a park. They are more clever and persistent than one may think.I assume gators are not part of the lagoon, how that gator got in that lagoon?
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ooby_dooby: The parents must have felt like they were thrown back to the age of dinosaurs. I can't even imagine what they felt watching the gator swimming off with their child. I couldn't believe anybody would allow their toddler to be wading in a lagoon in Florida in the evening. I guess being from the Midwest they were unaware that any open body of water in FL is likely to be home to Alligators. They hunt at night.
The child wasn't wading in the lagoon. He was walking at the edge of the water. And, it wasn't a lagoon. It is a man made lake that had 5 alligators. All alligators have now been euthanized to make sure they got the one that took the child.
The child's body has been found and completely intact.
Once again an animal dies because of irresponsible parents.
These animals do not belong in zoos (Harambe), pools (Orca whales), alligators (in small lakes).
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secretagent09: A manmade lake is not a "natural" habitat. A natural habitat is the swamps in Louisiana or the Everglades in Florida.
Captain, if you go to the article I posted you'll see that they killed 5 alligators.
I agree it was wrong to kill the alligators. It was probably to give some sort or revenge to the parents, the same as when they killed Harambe a beautiful gorilla.
I understand that it is not a Natural part of the habitat, however the gators keep going into it because it's a body of water that they like. I've got a Brother over in Orlando that does some work at that establishment who told me about the killing of the gators. He wasn't sure of the numbers, but thought it was near 10, so I can't argue your number of 5 since at the time he wasn't sure. Hate that the gators were killed. Captain, if you go to the article I posted you'll see that they killed 5 alligators.
I agree it was wrong to kill the alligators. It was probably to give some sort or revenge to the parents, the same as when they killed Harambe a beautiful gorilla.
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secretagent09: The child wasn't wading in the lagoon. He was walking at the edge of the water. And, it wasn't a lagoon. It is a man made lake that had 5 alligators. All alligators have now been euthanized to make sure they got the one that took the child.
The child's body has been found and completely intact.
Once again an animal dies because of irresponsible parents.
These animals do not belong in zoos (Harambe), pools (Orca whales), alligators (in small lakes).
The child's body has been found and completely intact.
Once again an animal dies because of irresponsible parents.
These animals do not belong in zoos (Harambe), pools (Orca whales), alligators (in small lakes).
I also agree that animals don't belong in any of these places.
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secretagent09: A manmade lake is not a "natural" habitat. A natural habitat is the swamps in Louisiana or the Everglades in Florida.
Captain, if you go to the article I posted you'll see that they killed 5 alligators.
I agree it was wrong to kill the alligators. It was probably to give some sort or revenge to the parents, the same as when they killed Harambe a beautiful gorilla.
Captain, if you go to the article I posted you'll see that they killed 5 alligators.
I agree it was wrong to kill the alligators. It was probably to give some sort or revenge to the parents, the same as when they killed Harambe a beautiful gorilla.
Hi Secret,
Whilst I certainly do not condone the seemingly unnecessary act of culling 5 alligators, my sympathies lie with the parents.
The resort failed to erect signage surrounding the lake warning of alligators.
There seemed to be "no swimming" signs, but as I understand it, the boy was simply wading in shallow water.
A senseless tragedy that could have been avoided had extra precautions been taken by the resort.
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A 2 year old child dies due an attack of a reptile, and we're grieving over the loss of several reptiles as a result?
I can't even imagine what those parents are going through right now.
I can't even imagine what those parents are going through right now.
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CapNemo: I understand that it is not a Natural part of the habitat, however the gators keep going into it because it's a body of water that they like. I've got a Brother over in Orlando that does some work at that establishment who told me about the killing of the gators. He wasn't sure of the numbers, but thought it was near 10, so I can't argue your number of 5 since at the time he wasn't sure. Hate that the gators were killed.
Hi Cap - I'm sure your brother knows what really happened. Whether it was 5, 10 or 1 that was euthanized it wouldn't have happened if there was a large sign saying BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS. Anyone in their right mind who saw that sign would go back to their hotel room.
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Killed the gators because once they kill they see humans as easy prey. gators are deadliest at the waters edge. i remember when they were endangered, now it may be the reverse.
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YouMeUs: A 2 year old child dies due an attack of a reptile, and we're grieving over the loss of several reptiles as a result?
I can't even imagine what those parents are going through right now.
I can't even imagine what those parents are going through right now.
Nightmarish YouMeUs.
It will haunt them for the rest of their days.
Life ~ we cannot be sure of ANY warnings, of alligators in the lake, issued to the parents. To suggest they did know, is speculation only, until all the facts are known.
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BerrySmoothie: Nightmarish YouMeUs.
It will haunt them for the rest of their days.
Life ~ we cannot be sure of ANY warnings, of alligators in the lake, issued to the parents. To suggest they did know, is speculation only, until all the facts are known.
It will haunt them for the rest of their days.
Life ~ we cannot be sure of ANY warnings, of alligators in the lake, issued to the parents. To suggest they did know, is speculation only, until all the facts are known.
They didn't know about the alligators because there wasn't a sign stating that they are there. I have a vision of a wrongful death lawsuit in the near future. However, since the child was only two years old the value of the case won't be as much as if he was 18 because the judgment is based on his future earnings. I'm not being harsh. That's the way the law works. Disney should be sued right down to their core.
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BerrySmoothie: Nightmarish YouMeUs.
It will haunt them for the rest of their days.
Life ~ we cannot be sure of ANY warnings, of alligators in the lake, issued to the parents. To suggest they did know, is speculation only, until all the facts are known.
It will haunt them for the rest of their days.
Life ~ we cannot be sure of ANY warnings, of alligators in the lake, issued to the parents. To suggest they did know, is speculation only, until all the facts are known.
Recently I stayed in a hotel which had a lovely beach but there were Manta Rays and Jellyfish so the lady at the desk told me that they do not recommend swimming and I had to sign a form where it said I got informed of it and that was in a Sudamerican country.
I would expect Disney doing even more about the safety of their guests.
If there was any risks in that lake/lagoon I bet Disney had not one sign but several.
"..There are "No Swimming" signs at the lagoon, and no one but the child was in the water at the time of the attack,.."
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secretagent09: They didn't know about the alligators because there wasn't a sign stating that they are there. I have a vision of a wrongful death lawsuit in the near future. However, since the child was only two years old the value of the case won't be as much as if he was 18 because the judgment is based on his future earnings. I'm not being harsh. That's the way the law works. Disney should be sued right down to their core.
If the case goes to court, it will be long, drawn out and harrowing for the young boy's loved ones.
We can be safe to say, Disney won't be short of a dollar in defending themselves.
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lifeisadream: "..There are "No Swimming" signs at the lagoon, and no one but the child was in the water at the time of the attack,.."
"No swimming" migth be not enough for some people, perhaps the sign should say: "Be aware of Alligators".
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lifeisadream: "No swimming" migth be not enough for some people, perhaps the sign should say: "Be aware of Alligators".
Yep, sadly so Life.
I just can't fathom how parents would allow their toddler to wade at the water's edge, at night, knowing the full risks involved?
Too early to say. All will be revealed eventually, I dare say.
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