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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1.  A "no swimming" sign is not sufficient to cover the risks associated with alligator attacks.  That child could have been killed simply walking near the edge of the water.

2.  It's not reasonable to expect resort guests coming from Europe, Canada, or yes even Nebraska to know how prevelant alligators are, especially on Disney property where a beach has been set up.

3.  Disney was grossly negligent and WILL pay up the a$$ including to this who just witnessed the attack.  That's guaranteed.[/quote]

I disagree. And, I would also say that anyone who doesn't know that Florida has alligators is an imbecile. It's practically the first thing you think of![/quote]

Here's the thing - even if you know "Florida has alligators" you may not be familiar with alligator behavior.  If a sign says "no swimming", and you make the logic leap that you should not swim due to alligators, you might think your kid is safe WALKING IN LESS THAN A FOOT OF WATER, because that is not swimming.  Maybe you think alligators are like sharks - and someone might not swim on account of a shark in the water, but they'd probably walk along the beach and not fear a shark attack.  Signage was inadequate and inappropriate to the threat. [/quote]

I'm really trying to understand this mindset. Alligators are a pretty popular animal. Even if you don't know everything about their behavior, I would argue that the basic stuff is known to ADULTS. I'm really trying to understand this idea that alligators are some weird and mysterious animal. [/quote]

How familiar do you expect Nebraskans to be with alligator behavior? I had no idea alligators were this aggressive.  I thought they mostly left people alone.[/quote]

Ugh, as much as a Virginian knows to be worried about scorpions? I know that if I'm in the SE, to check my shoes and clothing, even though I've never seen a scorpion. But it is basic common sense.
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Is your only experience with crocs is a cuddly stuffed animal?[/b] How does someone make it to adulthood not knowing these basic things?
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Yes, I in fact have no real-life experience with alligators or crocodiles.  Is that crazy to you?  There are NO ALLIGATORS WHERE I'M FROM.  What you describe is not "common sense" or "basic things", it is specialized knowledge that lots of people do not have.

If there was a sign warning of alligators, that would be one thing.  But assuming that people from all over the world know that (1) ALL fresh water in Florida is infested with alligators; (2) alligators will seek out and grab a child even if it is not in the water; and (3) "no swimming" means "don't even go near the water because alligators will eat your kids" is seriously ridiculous.[/quote]

Do you go out in the woods and not think about bears or mountain lions? I just don't understand this.

This was a freak accident. I know its hard to accept but no one is 100% safe 100% of the time. Sometimes when you're outside a wild animal shows up. Sometimes when you're inside a dresser falls on top of you. It's just life. It's sad and horrible but it's just life.[/quote]

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