[Mokka]

I don't know why we expect tourists at a resort to know anything about the local wildlife dangers if not prewarned. People don't go out into or educate themselves on their own local natural habitat. They probably chose a resort for that false sense of protected against the real world they are visiting... much like when people go to poverty stricken South America and think its so wonderful having never set foot outside of the resort.Yes, there is an element of ignorance here from the parents... but I don't fault them for it because it is a larger systemic ignorance of our society on a whole.

It's just a tragedy as far as I can see, but one that was perpetrated by our society as a whole.

[Wizard.]

Jesus I feel so sorry for them. The pain that child must've gone through, being eaten by an alligator is not a pleasant way to go. I remember reading about a women being eaten by one a few weeks ago after going skinny dipping, I mean ffs you're in Florida how would you not know? That's like going to Kansas and staying outside when the winds are 200mph and not expect a tornado to sweep you away.

[Kazanne]

Well blame aside,that poor kid,I cannot as a mom imagine the horror of seeing your child dragged off like that.Very sad story

[Glenn.]

The little boy's body was recovered. As tragic as it, is he was intact.

[Cal.]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

The little boy's body was recovered. As tragic as it, is he was intact.

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RIP x

[Kazanne]

A few Aligators been killed and cut open already aswell :-(

[Glenn.]

5 in total.

[Marsh.]

So he died from drowning?

[Glenn.]

It appears so.

[Glenn.]

Well the alligator drowned him

[Jake.]

devestating

[DemolitionRed]

I'm so glad they have found his body and that the killings will now stop.

I know we get up in arms about killing an animal that was only doing what was instinct but think on, they do have a culling season (at least I know they do in Louisiana) where people become licensed crocodile and alligator hunters. There meat is sold along with their skins.

I read somewhere that Florida has a population of 15 million and there is one alligator for every 15 people. The reason they have culls is because the can't afford to have more alligators than the million they already have.

[Adamw92]

Its so sad, I'm glad they managed to find his body but he must have been so scared, what an awful way to go

[Cherie]

At least he was found that's some comfort, poor little guy.

[Ammi]

..this sadly was doubtful of any other outcome..maybe the signs should have been more specific but then nothing like this has ever happened in the 60 or so yrs since Disneyland has been there..I think it's more now of changes and reassessments for the future...I hope that his parents/siblings get all of the support which is going to be so very much needed....

[AnnieK]

So sad

[kirklancaster]

Why not invest some of those massive profits and install Alligator 'proof'steel mesh barriers - anti-shark style - at a point off shore? It may not totally eradicate this horrific problem but it WILL reduce the odds of it happening again.

No matter how rare these type of incidents are, just ONE little child's death is unacceptable.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Why not invest some of those massive profits and install Alligator 'proof'steel mesh barriers - anti-shark style - at a point off shore? It may not totally eradicate this horrific problem but it WILL reduce the odds of it happening again.

No matter how rare these type of incidents are, just ONE little child's death is unacceptable.

Indeed, I agree Kirk.
Always safety first.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Indeed, I agree Kirk.
Always safety first.

Hi Joey,

Let's all just hope that this tragedy DOES galvanise Disney to initiate real safety measures with 'cost effectiveness' not being a factor.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Why not invest some of those massive profits and install Alligator 'proof'steel mesh barriers - anti-shark style - at a point off shore? It may not totally eradicate this horrific problem but it WILL reduce the odds of it happening again.

No matter how rare these type of incidents are, just ONE little child's death is unacceptable.

yeah that's a good idea Kirk


Poor kid glad he was found though

[DemolitionRed]

Did they find his body inside an alligator ?

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

Did they find his body inside an alligator ?

No, it must have dropped him and he apparently drowned it seems.

[Northern Monkey]

I think this was just a tragic man meets nature accident and it does no good to start laying blame tbh.One thing's for sure people will learn from this and it will be less likely to happen again in the future.I know quite alot of things and i know about alligators in Florida and how they're often foundon peers and in peoples gardens and in parks etc however I wouldn't have known they also live in the sea.I struggle to believe that if the parents saw a sign saying there were gators in there that they would let their kids paddle in there.Maybe the signs are'nt clear enough as to the reason you should avoid the water at certain times or maybe the parents did'nt see the signs,Who knows but lessons will definitely be learned.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

I think this was just a tragic man meets nature accident and it does no good to start laying blame tbh.One thing's for sure people will learn from this and it will be less likely to happen again in the future.I know quite alot of things and i know about alligators in Florida and how they're often foundon peers and in peoples gardens and in parks etc however I wouldn't have known they also live in the sea.I struggle to believe that if the parents saw a sign saying there were gators in there that they would let their kids paddle in there.Maybe the signs are'nt clear enough as to the reason you should avoid the water at certain times or maybe the parents did'nt see the signs,Who knows but lessons will definitely be learned.

The signs said no swimming, the kid was paddling near the shore, I've often seen the red flag flying at the beach and while people don't often swim they will go for a paddle near the shore line, the signs should have been a bit more specific as to the actual danger and why there should be no swimming

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The signs said no swimming, the kid was paddling near the shore, I've often seen the red flag flying at the beach and while people don't often swim they will go for a paddle near the shore line, the signs should have been a bit more specific as to the actual danger and why there should be no swimming

yes i agree