From the OS: Gator drags child into Seven Seas Lagoon

[tissandtully]

Agreed. And it feels worse because it's a fresh wound in an already grieving city. Remember - both are unrelated. Just an awful coincidence in timing.

Three things actually, really messed up timing, its unbelievable.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

We're headed down next month. And I'm actually a little concerned for my family's safety...

I keep saying "Im gonna have a great time!" " I'm going to be safe" " Yeah awesome!" but then things keep happening. And I leave for WDW Thursday!!! At first was like this stuff happens everywhere, sadly it was orlando this time, but then after tonight my superstitious side is kinda nervous.

 

[Jason Lives]

Your first comment was about Why was the child alone on the beach? that Is pure speculation

That is not speculation. Had I said... I bet the parents left the child alone on the beach and weren't watching....that is speculation.
I asked a question.

Be careful. These approaches are bordering on personal attacks. I believe that is a violation of the terms here.

 

[s8film40]

No, but you can own property and anything else on it, you can most certainly feed Gators at gator land.

Those aren't wild alligators so the law doesn't apply. Gatorland has a permit for what they do and have to follow a whole different set of rules. Here's the law if you want to look at it yourself.
http://law.justia.com/codes/florida/2003/TitleXXVIII/chapter372/372_667.html

 

[PhotoDave219]

OCSO just sent this out.

I do not like the wording. "Search and Recovery" is not good in my experience with F&W.

 

[Jim Possible]

You can't let fear win.

No, it won't.
But as @Laura said, it certainly does put a damper on all of the trip planning.
And I don't think we're the only ones feeling this way.
I was able to get some otherwise impossible reservations a day after the shootings.
Slots just... suddenly opened up, much to Cast Members' surprise.

Terrible, terrible times. Orlando is where we go to get away from "the real world"...

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Unconfirmed report that the gator was 7 feet long

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2016/06/14/gator-drags-child-seven-seas-lagoon/

That's over 600 lbs of gator. Terrifying.

 

[Bolt]

No, it won't.
But as @Laura said, it certainly does put a damper on all of the trip planning.
And I don't think we're the only ones feeling this way.
I was able to get some otherwise impossible reservations a day after the shootings.
Slots just... suddenly opened up, much to Cast Members' surprise.

Terrible, terrible times. Orlando is where we go to get away from "the real world"...

And once you're in the parks, you'll be transported again.

 

[tissandtully]

Those aren't wild alligators so the law doesn't apply. Gatorland has a permit for what they do and have to follow a whole different set of rules. Here's the law if you want to look at it yourself.
http://law.justia.com/codes/florida/2003/TitleXXVIII/chapter372/372_667.html

Right, I know the law, my question is if it applied to WDW since it also could be considered under one of those exemptions. Most waterways have signs explaining it's illegal to feed gators,
I've never seen these at WDW.

 

[Jim Possible]

And once you're in the parks, you'll be transported again.

It'll take one helluva huge puff of pixie dust to forget about all the tragedy associated with the area.
But yeah, we'll try to have fun.

 

[champdisney]

Feels as if Orlando is being bullied mercilessly with tragedy. I will continue to pray. God bless.

 

[SoupBone]

I'm absolutely sick to my stomach reading this. I can't even imagine the horror and pain experienced, not only from losing a child, but it happening at a place like Disney. I know this isn't Disney's fault, but this forever taints the magic for me because it hits very close to home. I can't imagine living after this happened to my child. Poor family.

 

[Disnfan]

Few people know Rivers of America are actually connect with the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. There is this video from years ago showing an alligator really near Splash Mountain.

 

[Bolt]

It'll take one helluva huge puff of pixie dust to forget about all the tragedy associated with the area.
But yeah, we'll try to have fun.

Just don't sit on your phone and you'll be good. Enjoy what you have.

 

[s8film40]

Right, I know the law, my question is if it applied to WDW since it also could be considered under one of those exemptions. Most waterways have signs explaining it's illegal to feed gators,
I've never seen these at WDW.

The waterways at Disney certainly don't have an exemption. I don't know what the requirement is for the placement of the signs. I suppose it goes back to the old ignorance of the law is no excuse. I do see them primarily placed in tourist areas where people wouldn't really know being from out of state. If I were to guess based on my experience with how WDW usually handles things they probably didn't want those signs there in fear that it might scare the guests.

 

[PhotoDave219]

WFTV has a live stream..... http://www.wftv.com/live-stream1

 

[MOXOMUMD]

On CNN now.

 

[Jason Lives]

It's hardly emotional to call you on an inappropriate response. But if it makes you feel better defend yourself, by all means that's what's important here.

But that is inappropriate based on your opinion. Not everyone handles grief or bad news the same way.
I do not regret asking any question. They need to be asked. There are those who stay focused and those who get blinded by emotion. I stay focused. Call it my Army training. That is how I handle a crisis and I will never apologize for it.

 

[champdisney]

It'll take one helluva huge puff of pixie dust to forget about all the tragedy associated with the area.
But yeah, we'll try to have fun.

I'll be more than happy to share some of that magical antidote with you!

 

[JenniferS]

WFTV has a live stream..... http://www.wftv.com/live-stream1

Thanks Dave. Watching.