From the OS: Gator drags child into Seven Seas Lagoon

[WEDwaydatamover]

I don't think anyone is at fault on this one. It's a horrific incident and my heart goes out.

You can't reason with an alligator any more than you can sue it.

 

[Herbie]

Wasn't swimming allowed at some point? How long did that last? Even after that, I always assumed that you were allowed to walk along the edge of say the Poly beach (completely uninformed here, so now I know...) Is there still water-skiing on the lake? I feel like I read that they used to have machines in the bottom of the lagoon to generate waves for surfing...

It's a tragedy alright. Not much to say.

 

[zooey]

Besides gators don't they keep people out of the water because of the deadly amoeba in the shallows? You wouldn't want to wade in that water at any time of day. Disney needs to explain all that with more than "no swimming."

 

[GhostHost1000]

So incredibly sad. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

I hate to admit my second reaction after the sadness was why would anyone let their 2yr old play in a dark Florida lake at night when staying at a deluxe resort full of pools and water play areas

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

Swimming and water sports were encouraged probably into the late 80s/ early 90's.

There were "supposedly" brain eating amoeba found in River Country which share the same waters.

I just assumed (no swimming) in the waters was too many lawyers in the kitchen so to speak.

Liability vs lie ability.

 

[ElvisMickey]

Kind of makes you wonder how something like this never happened years ago BEFORE the "no swimming" signs were posted. I know that I have plenty of pictures of me hanging out in that water as a kid in the 80s.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Kind of makes you wonder how something like this never happened years ago BEFORE the "no swimming" signs were posted. I know that I have plenty of pictures of me hanging out in that water as a kid in the 80s.

Yeah I have to admit as sad as this is I still have to wonder in the back of my mind if this is 100% legit or if this is some sick twisted person. Certainly sounds possible tho so very sad

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Expect an update from authorities around 6:30am ET

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Pretty beat up right now. Long week. And the third horrible news story since Fri. night. But we are here to keep y'all informed.

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

GhostHost1000 - While I can appreciate your partial feeling that something just doesn't feel right...

Disney has surveillance footage I'm certain.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

GhostHost1000 - While I can appreciate your partial feeling that something just doesn't feel right...

Disney has surveillance footage I'm certain.

12:30 AM press conference: No security video so far

 

[LeafsFanNL]

What a terrible tragedy. I think it is important to remember that the family is from a place where being by the water late at night is relatively safe. I mean, here in Newfoundland the only hazard in the water is hypothermia. People can be forgiven for not recognizing the hazard. Many warning signs are of the CYA variety, and some people ignore them.

 

[allisonmomofthree]

Heartbreaking Prayers to the family.. Just so sad

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

Internally. Not ex.

 

[G00fyDad]

Besides gators don't they keep people out of the water because of the deadly amoeba in the shallows? You wouldn't want to wade in that water at any time of day. Disney needs to explain all that with more than "no swimming."

In Florida a No Swimming sign should be enough to warn people of the inherent dangers of going near a large body of water like SSL. Florida and alligators are synonymous. This is a tragic accident and I can barely comprehend this without wanting to cry for this family. I just keep seeing my little 2 year old grandbaby Noah in that situation. Part of the problem is that too many people get sucked into that bubble of safety they feel at Disney. They make false assumptions and let their guard down.

 

[dgp602]

I am so sick to my stomach reading about this....

 

[P_Radden]

Just woke up to see the news. So, so sad. Praying for the family. Praying for the child.

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

It is a very upsetting happening. It's been a hard week for Orlando. As long as we have nature and nut jobs these things will happen but not 99.9999999999999999% of the time at WDW.

I'm waiting for the guy to correct me and tell me it's 97.3%

 

[G00fyDad]

It is a very upsetting happening. It's been a hard week for Orlando. As long as we have nature and nut jobs these things will happen but not 99.9999999999999999% of the time at WDW.

I'm waiting for the guy to correct me and tell me it's 97.3%

Actually, it's 96.4%

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

Well, there you go folks. The number just rolled in. I'm not making light. Just trying to smile in a grim post.