
That was a typo I meant the ocean waters. Meaning the temperatures are changing most likely due to global warming so we will be seeing more creatures stirring about in known and unknown places just beware and watch your back you just never know.


Posted by P-Angelyes and I've also seen articles and documentary shows that say/show that they are opportunistic killers/feeders so perhaps he just wasn't all that hungry and was saving/hiding it for later - the ruckus after the snatch may/could have also caused him to stop and drop - who knows - if the above was true in that the child was too big for him to swallow whole, then it wasn't such a big gator ...Posted by tctaso, this makes sense why the body was intact .... the gator was waiting for it to become edible
on alligators ... when prey animals are too large to be swallowed whole (deer, wild hogs), the alligator will stash its kill underwater, pinning it under a submerged log or anywhere it can be wedged in for safe keeping. The alligator must then wait until the prey animal's hide is rotted and soft enough for the alligator to tear off chunks. Alligator teeth are designed for crushing and for a strong grip on prey. They are not sharp teeth like a bobcat or a wolf have for tearing meat.click to expand


Posted by truecap
What if someone got bit by a snake?
Should Beware of Snake signs be posted at every hotel/park/resort in the country?


Posted by SkyeToo many warning signs and people won't pay attention to them.Posted by truecapNot at "every hotel/park/resort in the country"
What if someone got bit by a snake?
Should Beware of Snake signs be posted at every hotel/park/resort in the country?
but what's wrong with having warning signs
if the area is known to be inhabited by them?click to expand




Posted by ElleDuMondeBecause it would scare the suburban vinyl village dwelling panty waists.
okay, but why did the other resorts that share that lagoon have the signs but disney didn't?


Posted by SkyeWell, perhaps there are brochures, signs and paperwork in the room itself...most people don't bother to read it. We have no idea what kind of paperwork the family got.Posted by truecapI think tourist attractions are responsible to warnPosted by SkyeToo many warning signs and people won't pay attention to them.Posted by truecapNot at "every hotel/park/resort in the country"
What if someone got bit by a snake?
Should Beware of Snake signs be posted at every hotel/park/resort in the country?
but what's wrong with having warning signs
if the area is known to be inhabited by them?
With society the way it is, you'd have to put up a warning sign about every little thing.
people of any possible danger from
harmful animals inhabiting the area if they want to
avoid any possible lawsuits.
click to expand

Posted by SkyeSo you are saying that people don't have to take time to research this for themselves? That they don't have to because others should do it for them?Posted by truecapI think tourist attractions are responsible to warnPosted by SkyeToo many warning signs and people won't pay attention to them.Posted by truecapNot at "every hotel/park/resort in the country"
What if someone got bit by a snake?
Should Beware of Snake signs be posted at every hotel/park/resort in the country?
but what's wrong with having warning signs
if the area is known to be inhabited by them?
With society the way it is, you'd have to put up a warning sign about every little thing.
people of any possible danger from
harmful animals inhabiting the area if they want to
avoid any possible lawsuits.
click to expand

Posted by badgalbeePosted by truecapOh really?
Watching a news story on the tragic event of the child killed by an alligator in Florida. The hotel had a No Swimming sign, but is getting criticized for not having a Beware of Gators sign.
But come ON!
You're in Florida. Around water. Do you have to be told to beware of alligators? Really? Alligators are everywhere in Florida. It's common knowledge. You even see them on the highway for goodness sake.
I don't mean to sound cold about what happened. It's tragic and my heart hurts for it. But to blame the hotel? The alligator was in it's natural habitat. How is this the hotel's fault?
It's not common sense! And imagine how that poor mother must feel. She was walking along taking pics and then boom nasty jaws comes reeling out of the water and awat goes her 2 year old...very odd that this is your response...click to expand



Posted by ImpulsvBut, how should she know? There wasn't a sign posted....Posted by MoonOfMyLifeOmg she should know not to swim while menstrating lol
Just give Florida back to Mexico.
http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/florida-400-pound-woman-survives-sexual-assault-by-herd-of-manatees/click to expand

Posted by SensitiveBluesHave you read some of your own threads?
this is the most asinine thread i've read on DXP

Posted by SensitiveBluesI didn't say the parents were to blame. My whole point is the hotel is not to blame either. It's common knowledge that gators are all over Florida, even in people's back yards and swimming pools, even on the highway, etc.
only a republican nutjob would insist that the parents are to blame when the company DISNEY WORLD created a situation that caused a baby to get killed.
a 2 year old at that. why have fireworks in the first place? why have a lake? why endanger children if what you're selling is "relaxation, safety, fun, etc etc"
Disney world product is FUN, happiness, SAFETY
they treetruking failed big time.
i wouldn't take my kids there ...i dont' have any..but no way...
kids do crazy things....you can't control them all the time
all this parent bashing is ridiculous

Posted by SensitiveBluesNo Swimming means no swimming, no splashing, do not go near the water. It's VERY CLEAR to stay out of the water, in my opinionPosted by champrangeri just think no lifeguard. thats fine. my kid can splash in water, im here to watchPosted by SkyeDo you see a "no swimming" sign near the water and go "lets go in the water! "?Posted by truecapBut you're assuming ALL people should automatically knowPosted by SkyeSigh...
http://ktla.com/2016/06/14/alligator-drags-child-into-lake-at-disney-resort-in-orlando/
While I do believe it's the parents responsibility to watch
their child, why does the resort only have no swimming signs?
Were there any
no wading - danger alligators signs ?
Exactly why I have to make my point - you're in Florida - you should automatically KNOW there is a danger of alligators.
To me a No Swimming sign is there for a reason - that means the water is not safe for various reasons and that water is NOT to be played in.
NO SWIMMING means DANGER ALLIGATOR, NO WADING.
Everyone is not from Florida and there are tourists from all
over the world that might not think the way you do.
look the onus is on Disney world to be VERY CLEAR in these matters. THEY FAILED
and the parents about to get paid.
but who cares, they lost their child.
that's the worst thing ...click to expand


Posted by SensitiveBluesThere you go.Posted by truecapbut peoples interpretations can be differentPosted by SensitiveBluesNo Swimming means no swimming, no splashing, do not go near the water. It's VERY CLEAR to stay out of the water, in my opinionPosted by champrangeri just think no lifeguard. thats fine. my kid can splash in water, im here to watchPosted by SkyeDo you see a "no swimming" sign near the water and go "lets go in the water! "?Posted by truecapBut you're assuming ALL people should automatically knowPosted by SkyeSigh...
http://ktla.com/2016/06/14/alligator-drags-child-into-lake-at-disney-resort-in-orlando/
While I do believe it's the parents responsibility to watch
their child, why does the resort only have no swimming signs?
Were there any
no wading - danger alligators signs ?
Exactly why I have to make my point - you're in Florida - you should automatically KNOW there is a danger of alligators.
To me a No Swimming sign is there for a reason - that means the water is not safe for various reasons and that water is NOT to be played in.
NO SWIMMING means DANGER ALLIGATOR, NO WADING.
Everyone is not from Florida and there are tourists from all
over the world that might not think the way you do.
look the onus is on Disney world to be VERY CLEAR in these matters. THEY FAILED
and the parents about to get paid.
but who cares, they lost their child.
that's the worst thing ...
life is not always lived by rules.
you should know that, but of course you don't. you're a capclick to expand




Posted by SensitiveBluesNo they just.don't follow instructions bcuz they think they don't have to, and get away with bending the rules. This is BS.Posted by truecapbut peoples interpretations can be differentPosted by SensitiveBluesNo Swimming means no swimming, no splashing, do not go near the water. It's VERY CLEAR to stay out of the water, in my opinionPosted by champrangeri just think no lifeguard. thats fine. my kid can splash in water, im here to watchPosted by SkyeDo you see a "no swimming" sign near the water and go "lets go in the water! "?Posted by truecapBut you're assuming ALL people should automatically knowPosted by SkyeSigh...
http://ktla.com/2016/06/14/alligator-drags-child-into-lake-at-disney-resort-in-orlando/
While I do believe it's the parents responsibility to watch
their child, why does the resort only have no swimming signs?
Were there any
no wading - danger alligators signs ?
Exactly why I have to make my point - you're in Florida - you should automatically KNOW there is a danger of alligators.
To me a No Swimming sign is there for a reason - that means the water is not safe for various reasons and that water is NOT to be played in.
NO SWIMMING means DANGER ALLIGATOR, NO WADING.
Everyone is not from Florida and there are tourists from all
over the world that might not think the way you do.
look the onus is on Disney world to be VERY CLEAR in these matters. THEY FAILED
and the parents about to get paid.
but who cares, they lost their child.
that's the worst thing ...
life is not always lived by rules.
you should know that, but of course you don't. you're a capclick to expand

Posted by SensitiveBluesYo if you think it's okay in ANY situation to let your 2 year old toddler play near a body of water all by themselves with your head turned, alligator or no alligator, just simply don't have kids. Simple as that.Posted by truecapbut peoples interpretations can be differentPosted by SensitiveBluesNo Swimming means no swimming, no splashing, do not go near the water. It's VERY CLEAR to stay out of the water, in my opinionPosted by champrangeri just think no lifeguard. thats fine. my kid can splash in water, im here to watchPosted by SkyeDo you see a "no swimming" sign near the water and go "lets go in the water! "?Posted by truecapBut you're assuming ALL people should automatically knowPosted by SkyeSigh...
http://ktla.com/2016/06/14/alligator-drags-child-into-lake-at-disney-resort-in-orlando/
While I do believe it's the parents responsibility to watch
their child, why does the resort only have no swimming signs?
Were there any
no wading - danger alligators signs ?
Exactly why I have to make my point - you're in Florida - you should automatically KNOW there is a danger of alligators.
To me a No Swimming sign is there for a reason - that means the water is not safe for various reasons and that water is NOT to be played in.
NO SWIMMING means DANGER ALLIGATOR, NO WADING.
Everyone is not from Florida and there are tourists from all
over the world that might not think the way you do.
look the onus is on Disney world to be VERY CLEAR in these matters. THEY FAILED
and the parents about to get paid.
but who cares, they lost their child.
that's the worst thing ...
life is not always lived by rules.
you should know that, but of course you don't. you're a capclick to expand

Posted by SensitiveBlues1. Kid shouldn't have been in the water.
1) The kid wasn't sWIMMING
2) He was on the EDGE of the water.
2 years old can't really swim
3) Wasn't it at night?
4) They were to watch FIREWORKS
5) You're all judgemental pricks, we should be supporting the Parents in this time of horror, instead you're judging them
6) They weren't worried that some Fuking ALLIGATOR was going to snatch their baby at the DISNEY WORLD RESORT (Where safety should be paramount)
All i'm reading is non empathetic judgemental fools who love to be RIGHT instead of accepting what has happened and feeling bad for the parents for an unfortunate situation
any one of us could have had this situation occur.

Posted by champrangerA foot of water is quite deep for a toddler.Posted by SensitiveBluesHe was in the water as far as I understand...
1) The kid wasn't sWIMMING
2) He was on the EDGE of the water.
2 years old can't really swim
3) Wasn't it at night?
4) They were to watch FIREWORKS
5) You're all judgemental pricks, we should be supporting the Parents in this time of horror, instead you're judging them
6) They weren't worried that some Fuking ALLIGATOR was going to snatch their baby at the DISNEY WORLD RESORT (Where safety should be paramount)
All i'm reading is non empathetic judgemental fools who love to be RIGHT instead of accepting what has happened and feeling bad for the parents for an unfortunate situation
any one of us could have had this situation occur.
"The boy's family was at a movie night outdoors at the Grand Floridian resort when around 9 p.m. the boy waded into about a foot of water in a lagoon, authorities have said. "click to expand

Posted by SensitiveBluesIt's not about empathy, it's an unfortunate event that you wish on no one to have to endure. But you have to face that they were idiots in this instance, and failed their child. And now they want blood money. Bad parenting = millions
1) The kid wasn't sWIMMING
2) He was on the EDGE of the water.
2 years old can't really swim
3) Wasn't it at night?
4) They were to watch FIREWORKS
5) You're all judgemental pricks, we should be supporting the Parents in this time of horror, instead you're judging them
6) They weren't worried that some Fuking ALLIGATOR was going to snatch their baby at the DISNEY WORLD RESORT (Where safety should be paramount)
All i'm reading is non empathetic judgemental fools who love to be RIGHT instead of accepting what has happened and feeling bad for the parents for an unfortunate situation
any one of us could have had this situation occur.

Posted by ElleDuMondeUnattended children can drown in less, with no gator..
Yes, he was *in* the water...a foot deep which is half his body....he was WADING....he wasn't in the sand....he wasn't kicking the edge to splash it...he was IN it BY HIMSELF.

Posted by GreenteaSame mindset that ignores the maximum items sign in the supermarket, or ignores the merge sign on the highway only tie up traffic trying to cut in further up the line.Posted by SensitiveBluesNo they just.don't follow instructions bcuz they think they don't have to, and get away with bending the rules. This is BS. .Posted by truecapbut peoples interpretations can be differentPosted by SensitiveBluesNo Swimming means no swimming, no splashing, do not go near the water. It's VERY CLEAR to stay out of the water, in my opinionPosted by champrangeri just think no lifeguard. thats fine. my kid can splash in water, im here to watchPosted by SkyeDo you see a "no swimming" sign near the water and go "lets go in the water! "?Posted by truecapBut you're assuming ALL people should automatically knowPosted by SkyeSigh...
http://ktla.com/2016/06/14/alligator-drags-child-into-lake-at-disney-resort-in-orlando/
While I do believe it's the parents responsibility to watch
their child, why does the resort only have no swimming signs?
Were there any
no wading - danger alligators signs ?
Exactly why I have to make my point - you're in Florida - you should automatically KNOW there is a danger of alligators.
To me a No Swimming sign is there for a reason - that means the water is not safe for various reasons and that water is NOT to be played in.
NO SWIMMING means DANGER ALLIGATOR, NO WADING.
Everyone is not from Florida and there are tourists from all
over the world that might not think the way you do.
look the onus is on Disney world to be VERY CLEAR in these matters. THEY FAILED
and the parents about to get paid.
but who cares, they lost their child.
that's the worst thing ...
life is not always lived by rules.
you should know that, but of course you don't. you're a cap
click to expand

Posted by SkyeHow ridiculous !!!
a big fat sign that said
NO WADING-ALLIGATORS

Posted by truecapha haPosted by ImpulsvBut, how should she know? There wasn't a sign posted....Posted by MoonOfMyLifeOmg she should know not to swim while menstrating lol
Just give Florida back to Mexico.
http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/florida-400-pound-woman-survives-sexual-assault-by-herd-of-manatees/
click to expand


Posted by QuantumIf you constantly see your guest splashing in the water then yes....they are that stupid, and Disney is even more retarded for allowing it to happen.
Oh FFS do we really need signs differentiating between swimming and wading?
Are people really that stupid?
JFC stop the world I want off...

Posted by pisceanlovesPersonally I think most black folks would be smart enough NOT to let their kid wade around in a swamp at night.
Wondering what could have happened if this poor child was black
Feels like black lives matter more than white lives
W R O N G !!!

Posted by lnana04What?Posted by QuantumIf you constantly see your guest splashing in the water then yes....they are that stupid, and Disney is even more retarded for allowing it to happen.
Oh FFS do we really need signs differentiating between swimming and wading?
Are people really that stupid?
JFC stop the world I want off...click to expand


Posted by lnana04As much as I approve multibullion dollar corporations getting screwed over, Disney wasn't at fault. We have a freaking seawall along our coast and it's not railed off so literally anybody can walk over to the edge, slip, and drown in seconds. There's risks everywhere. It's common sense to not allow a toddler to play by an edge of any body of water (it's not even a pool) that specifically prohibits swimming, especially by themselves. The parents can blame Disney all they want but at the end of the day they know for a fact they could've prevented this by at least having one parent be in the freaking water with the toddler.Posted by QuantumIf you constantly see your guest splashing in the water then yes....they are that stupid, and Disney is even more retarded for allowing it to happen.
Oh FFS do we really need signs differentiating between swimming and wading?
Are people really that stupid?
JFC stop the world I want off...click to expand

Posted by lnana04But, it has kept everyone away. It worked just fine for decades, and everyone was conscientious of the alligators, because everyone knows that Florida is a swamp and the natural habitat for American alligators. There was no reason to change a sign that was effective.
If a No Swimming sign isn't keeping them away

Posted by lnana04I didn't read anywhere that said the hotel constantly saw a guest splashing in the water .... so when all else fails ... just embellish?
If you constantly see your guest splashing in the water

Posted by QuantumI actually mean Gorilla incident compared to this one.Posted by pisceanlovesPersonally I think most black folks would be smart enough NOT to let their kid wade around in a swamp at night.
Wondering what could have happened if this poor child was black
Feels like black lives matter more than white lives
W R O N G !!!
It's the white people from the Bible Belt thinking Baby Jesus and the Mickey Mouse Resort Security Force will protect them from everything had.click to expand


Posted by PnmeeMaybe so.
I read they have movie nights there and put out beach chairs by the water. That would be Disney hotels fault for even throwing such an event by easy access waters making people think it's a "beach"

Posted by SassyKiwiIn all fairness, they aren't rational, right now.Posted by lnana04As much as I approve multibullion dollar corporations getting screwed over, Disney wasn't at fault. We have a freaking seawall along our coast and it's not railed off so literally anybody can walk over to the edge, slip, and drown in seconds. There's risks everywhere. It's common sense to not allow a toddler to play by an edge of any body of water (it's not even a pool) that specifically prohibits swimming, especially by themselves. The parents can blame Disney all they want but at the end of the day they know for a fact they could've prevented this by at least having one parent be in the freaking water with the toddler.Posted by QuantumIf you constantly see your guest splashing in the water then yes....they are that stupid, and Disney is even more retarded for allowing it to happen.
Oh FFS do we really need signs differentiating between swimming and wading?
Are people really that stupid?
JFC stop the world I want off...click to expand

Posted by Prince_PiscesPosted by QuantumI actually just heard about a story recently about some family who let their son die of Diabetes, because they thought he didn't need medical attention because Jesus would heal him. I wonder if they were from Nebraska tooPosted by pisceanlovesPersonally I think most black folks would be smart enough NOT to let their kid wade around in a swamp at night.
Wondering what could have happened if this poor child was black
Feels like black lives matter more than white lives
W R O N G !!!
It's the white people from the Bible Belt thinking Baby Jesus and the Mickey Mouse Resort Security Force will protect them from everything had.click to expand
I wouldn't be surprised if they were.
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