It happened to me, 30 years ago, he seethed. It was disheartening to hear.
The reason he spoke out is that authorities said it never happened before. It happened to him in 1986, and it's a fact that he wants people to know about. Facts are facts, and the authorities are white-washing away his ordeal.
I don’t doubt that, but non-disclosure clauses in settlement agreements can be pretty restrictive. He may be taking a risk in speaking out, which I suppose makes it all the more admirable.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/terrified-brit-family-chased-alligator-8197003
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