[Nifster]

This is why you don’t let your kidless splash in water where there are no swimming signs.....particularly in Florida

[TexasGator]

“This is why you don’t let your kidless splash in water where there are no swimming signs.....particularly in Florida”

Back in the 50’s we used to swim in the Florida lakes at night. Flashlights would reveal dozens of gators in the lake with us.

But back then they were afraid of humans.

[grania]

This is a disaster that could happen with the most vigilant of parents. The signs may not have been visible so near dark. There were no barriers. The parents were there with the toddler, trying to pull him back. There's never been a problem before.

This was truly a horrific unanticipated tragedy.

My heart aches for these parents. How do they live with the feelings they must have?

[Little Pig]

Those “no swimming” signs aren’t posted at every resort on that lake, just the ones where the water is shallow and turbid (i.e. it’s not a wildlife warning). I was at one of the others a couple of months ago. They advertise water skiing, wakeboarding etc at the resort where I was, which is on the same body of water. Plus, every one of those resorts has a nice sandy beach on the water.

I also read somewhere else today that in the time since the kid was pulled in, Disney staff has bagged 5 gators in that lake. Disney’s going to take a hit on this one. And I’d bet that the beaches and watersports get replaced by expanded (and fenced-in) pools in fairly short order.

[Hot Tabasco]

This is why

You seem to have the perfect solution to everything don't you keyboard monkey?

[Bluebird Singing]

Not to disagree with you, but I have visited this spot at WDW many times with my daughter and grandkids who live nearby and go for evening walks along that path often.

The fact that just feet away there are nighttime Disney movies on the beach leads to the feeling that it is a safe area. This was a disaster waiting to happen. There is a feeling that all is man-made at Disney, and not an expectation of alligators in the water. A “No Swimming” sign does not relay enough information, if that was the purpose of the sign.

[Mariner]

Both parents are guilty of criminal negligence.

[HollyB]

True. I thought he was ankle deep to learn he was 1-2 feet deep. With that said, who would know? Especially if signs are not posted. Southern coastal people know as 2nd thought, but someone from Nebraska?

There is unimaginable grief involved and his siblings must be terrified to sleep.

[MeganC]

“This is why you don’t let your kidless splash in water where there are no swimming signs.....particularly in Florida”

I imagine the family figured that since they were at Disneyworld they were safe from the real world.

On that topic the Orlando Islamonutbag had considered attacking Disneyworld.