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re: Why the hell are there gators at Disney where small children are at?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:09 am to dualed
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:09 am to dualed
How many millions of visitors have they had there before this ONE death?
It's terrible, don't get me wrong, but I'm guessing they've had more deaths by lightening on their property than alligator.
It's terrible, don't get me wrong, but I'm guessing they've had more deaths by lightening on their property than alligator.
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Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:10 am to NYCAuburn
The error is not in the gators. The error is in park design. If you don't want people wading into water, don't put sand. Leave it grassy and muddy. And dredge out the damned weeds and algae.
Disney is in for a major lawsuit and major expense in totally redesigning these resorts.
That pond looks like a water hazard at any course. Small ledge and steep drop. They need to remove the sand, fence off the thing, or remove the ledge. A gator can't stalk and launch without a little ledge of shallow water to launch from, and their wont be any prey if no ledge to stand on.
Disney is in for a major lawsuit and major expense in totally redesigning these resorts.
That pond looks like a water hazard at any course. Small ledge and steep drop. They need to remove the sand, fence off the thing, or remove the ledge. A gator can't stalk and launch without a little ledge of shallow water to launch from, and their wont be any prey if no ledge to stand on.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:10 am to Y.A. Tittle
Tell me who in Louisiana hasn't been in water with gators?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:11 am to Phil A Sheo
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If you've ever been, then you'd know that water looks as inviting as dental surgery.
Also complete with "no swimming" signs.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:12 am to dualed
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man-made
not really sure why so many people keep harping on this...its a body of water! do people think gators think oh no that is man made I am not going in there?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:12 am to dewster
I wouldn't let my child in that water and it has nothing to do with Gators.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:12 am to LSU alum wannabe
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That pond looks like a water hazard at any course. Small ledge and steep drop. They need to remove the sand, fence off the thing, or remove the ledge. A gator can't stalk and launch without a little ledge of shallow water to launch from, and their wont be any prey if no ledge to stand on.
There's not really a ledge....it's a fairly shallow body of water all the way across. As I stated before, it's man-made with the dirt pulled from there used to build up the Magic Kingdom and resort land. It's connected to a much deeper body of water in Bay Lake which is a natural body of water.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:14 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:12 am to Argonaut
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There was also a sign on the beach, as well as other signs in the area. No one that I've seen has any idea exactly what signs are there.
although I can't seem to fine a picture of it
every news outlet has reported the signs as "no swimming" signs
so
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:13 am to Argonaut
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There was also a sign on the beach, as well as other signs in the area. No one that I've seen has any idea exactly what signs are there.
Was there one that said "Beware Of alligators" ? The news reports said there wasn't.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:14 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:14 am to FLObserver
What about snakes?
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:14 am to roadGator
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I wouldn't let my child in that water and it has nothing to do with Gators.
It's the brain eating amoeba isn't it..
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:16 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:15 am to roadGator
I'm not even sure this is a winnable lawsuit, there were no swimming signs and it was a wild animal fluke accident at 9:30 at night. Maybe because its Disney and people feel bad for the family and knows Disney had money, but a judge could overturn it.
Given that, I'm sure Disney is going to pay them out of condolence, to hush up, and put this behind everyone.
Given that, I'm sure Disney is going to pay them out of condolence, to hush up, and put this behind everyone.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:15 am to SG_Geaux
When there are warning signs? Eh not that hard
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:15 am to Salmon
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every news outlet has reported the signs as "no swimming" signs
with a white sandy beach like that, i would not translate no swimming sign to not standing in water ankle deep few minutes in casual clothes as "breaking the law".
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:15 am to tigerskin
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What about snakes?
Snakes, Allegators, stagnant water....it's a lake dug out of a swamp in Florida. There will be mosquitoes, bugs, and stuff that can bite.
This post was edited on 6/16/16 at 11:18 am
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:16 am to dualed
There was a reporter that had similar questioning as to why Alligators were present in a city that was built in the swamp. I'm convinced that both of you are one nugget short of a happy meal.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:16 am to tigerskin
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They call that the swimming pool
and gators still find their way into them.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:17 am to FLObserver
I honestly don't recall seeing any signs warning of gators at any of the beaches. Here's a pic from one of the beaches at the Grand Floridian with the warning sign. I can't make out the text at the top, but the bottom definitely reads "No Swimming". Click on the image to get the full size version.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:17 am to Chad504boy
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with a white sandy beach like that, i would not translate no swimming sign to not standing in water ankle deep few minutes in casual clothes as "breaking the law".
exactly
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:18 am to Chad504boy
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well how well do rabbits breed in florida?
Doggie style only much faster
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