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Originally Posted by Ashasx
But these people are also considering
a. it's the most renown family-friendly resort/amusement park in the world.
b. it happened on an inviting sandy beach with lawn chairs, tables, etc.
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Didn't happen in Disney World, I'd be a bit more understanding if it did as most would think you are free from all hazards there once you are in the theme park.
This happened on a very large lagoon that this hotel backed on to. This wasn't some confined area they could keep alligators out of.
Clearly marked "No Swimming". I seriously doubt there was no alligators warnings, but even if there wasn't, common sense would suggest you are in Florida and going into a large natural lagoon (not man-made) would be a bad idea, especially at night.
Feel terrible for the family, I just have a hard time processing how some people seem to suggest that this isn't even something they would consider when taking their family to Florida. I don't even have kids, and I'm more than aware about the risk of Alligators in Florida, and ensured I wouldn't be in bad situation while I was down there. Christ, I even did research on the beaches (shuffled instead of walk in the water so you don't step on a stingray, don't pee in the water because it attracts, sharks). Maybe i'm too far the other way though when it comes to risk.