Ceptorman Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 A 2 year old boy was dragged into the water by an alligator at a Disney resort last night. He was playing in 24" of water, his Dad tried to save hime but couldn't. They pulled 4 gators out of the pond but no sign of the boy. I can't imagine what his parents are going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I did not hear "They pulled 4 gators out of the pond" If that's the case, maybe there should have been more than a "No Swimming" sign?? ?? ?? I mean , even though gators travel, isn't this "lagoon" like totally within public frequented Disney property? Maybe he was "radicalized" Lars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Very unfortunately, I think they will find the little one. But not how or where we'd like to. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Maybe he was "radicalized" The boy, or the gator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 My comment was a stupid attempt at joking. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I did not hear "They pulled 4 gators out of the pond" If that's the case, maybe there should have been more than a "No Swimming" sign?? ?? ?? I mean , even though gators travel, isn't this "lagoon" like totally within public frequented Disney property? Maybe he was "radicalized" Lars Ever since I moved to Florida in 1989, I have often heard the question asked, "Are there gators in this lake, pond, river, spring, etc.?" And the answer that is most often heard is, "If it is a fresh body of water in Florida then the answer is yes." That includes Disney. As far as a sign warning of gators, can't hurt. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 One news outlet said there are "no swimming" signs posted. Apparently the toddler was standing close to the edge, maybe in a couple three inches of water when the gator struck. His father went in and struggled to pull him free but lost the battle. Can you imagine? I have two grandsons that very age and can't fathom how you would ever be able to get your head around this. And yes the radicalized comments were stupid; try to put yourself in those parents shoes while cracking wise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Can you imagine? No, not even remotely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 In most places the public goes gators are fed enough not to be hungry. That is the main solution. I went to school at UF and saw them everywhere. Lakes streams golf courses marshes and the everglades. Takes getting used to for those not native. No fault of the family at all of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 What a horrific way to lose a loved one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Saw this story last night, very sad. Lived in FL for 5 years (Tampa/Temple Terrace area). Anyone traveling to Florida should anticipate and expect to find gators any and everywhere there's fresh water.... even brackish water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 This a tragedy that's beyond anything I can imagine. I cannot imagine what would be worse than to lose that battle and see my child alive for the last time in a gators mouth. As a Grandad of 6, When I saw that story it literally made me sick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 If it were Dobermans or pit bulls, the dog owner would be blamed. If it were a private pond, the owner might be blamed. But this is Disney, they get a pass from Mickey Mouse copyright laws, and due to the brainwashing of the masses by Disney as somehow a wholesome all American family friendly corporation, it will be interesting what any legal outcome will be. The parents will probably be blamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Boys body just been found according to CNN. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybobg Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I just got back from a trip to visit friends and family in the Orlando area. Quite frankly I get nervous running down a utility road with tall grass on both sides. Both my wife and I just shook our heads when we heard the story as we know you assume that there are gators in every body of water there. I've seen them in the smallest of ponds outside a back door in very suburban neighborhoods. I guess that family from Nebraska just felt safe within the confines of Disney, but that is just not how you handle any lake in Florida. A very sad situation that was easily avoidable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yeah, that is a pretty tragic ending to a young life. I cannot imagine what they are going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I get as nervous just setting foot into florida as I do entering Oklahoma. Some places are best avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Trump was just on FoxNews saying he would build a wall, a big beautiful wall, around Florida and make Florida pay for it. That'll keep dem gators out. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'd vote for him if he did the same for Oklahoma, only it would be to keep them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Blame the guns Really sorry for the kid and his folks RIP little one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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