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[quote=Anonymous][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.

Is your only experience with crocs is a cuddly stuffed animal? How does someone make it to adulthood not knowing these basic things?
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I am convinced that everyone on this thread knows about the dangers but are feigning ignorance to win their point. At least, that's what I'm hoping. [/quote]

Ok.  So let's say you're right and EVERYONE and their mom knows that going into (or near) any fresh water in Florida is extremely risky bc of alligators.  Then why did no one at this movie screening event warn the parents or tell the kid to get out of the water? Of all the dozens of people there, why did no one tell the parents "hey, you should stay out of the water because there could be alligators?"[/quote]

There was nothing to warn about. It was a freak accident that has never happened at the park, ever. Despite millions of kids coming in and out every day all year long. It was an accident. There doesn't always need to be a boogeyman when a terrible thing happens. [/quote]

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