Alligator killed 2-year-old boy in Disney World

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I can't see how these parents acted in an irresponsible manner. A "NO SWIMMING" sign is typically interpreted to mean that there are no lifeguards and the water may be unclean enough that you don't want any in your mouth, which does happen when you swim.
Having a small child put his feet into a couple of inches of water cannot be interpreted as violating any injunction against swimming. Had there been a sign warning of alligators and snakes, then the parents would have acted irresponsibly. There wasn't so they didn't.
Finally, you come across in all of your posts as a very embittered and unhappy person.
I sincerely hope that things will improve for you. This life is too short to be lived in a state of unhappy bitterness.
 
The point is that common sense should have prevailed on the part of the parents....

EVERYONE today, has the access and ability to know that the waters in Florida are potentially VERY dangerous and contain snakes, gators and other dangerous animals! The sign while not specific said no swimming, and I believe that other signs nearby stated to
"STAY OUT OF THE WATER!"....they failed to heed those warnings.

I'm far from bitter, I am disgusted that so many people in our country have a complete lack of logic and common sense today and not only does that problem affect their own lives but other innocent lives as well.
 
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Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix

Why do you think the parents were never charged for negligence by the local law enforcement if it was so 'clear' they were.


They haven't been charged.....YET....and even if the prosecutor did think it is the correct thing to do, the legal system can't come close to imposing any sentence that would match the death of the toddler...when it comes to the parents. The death of the son is probably considered the most extreme penalty one could expect.


The parents will never be charged because Disney failed to give proper warning, and therefore Disney will be paying out millions to the parents.
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


The parents will never be charged because Disney failed to give proper warning, and therefore Disney will be paying out millions to the parents.


There were BOTH no swimming signs AND "Stay out of the water" signs as well...The parents did NOT heed those signs and as such are negligent and culpable for the death.
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: fdcg27


I'm going to guess that you aren't a parent, which is probably a good thing.
It would be amusing for you to speak your words to the faces of the parents involved or anyone else who was there to witness this horrible event. If you were smart, you'd stay on the ground the first time.
Contrary to what you've posted, Disney will cough up something in the mid seven figure range to make all of this go away.
No way on this earth that Disney will allow this to go to trial.


I wouldn't be in this situation because I am a RESPONSIBLE
parent and take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILTY for my actions..
This situation would have NEVER happened to me....ever.


Never say never ... you could bet bit just like this family did when you least expect it.
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


The parents will never be charged because Disney failed to give proper warning, and therefore Disney will be paying out millions to the parents.


There were BOTH no swimming signs AND "Stay out of the water" signs as well...The parents did NOT heed those signs and as such are negligent and culpable for the death.


I've seen zero proof that there were "Stay Out Of The Water" warning signs. If you have the proof then post it up.
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


Never say never ... you could bet bit just like this family did when you least expect it.


In t he similar situation I can TELL you it would NEVER happen to my or my child...I have the common sense to know that such waters harbor dangerous and potentially deadly animals and as such I would never risk my child's life even if a sign doesn't tell me such specifically.
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


Never say never ... you could bet bit just like this family did when you least expect it.


In t he similar situation I can TELL you it would NEVER happen to my or my child...I have the common sense to know that such waters harbor dangerous and potentially deadly animals and as such I would never risk my child's life even if a sign doesn't tell me such specifically.


I'm not talking about alligators ... but other dangers in life, which there are many. Even the so called 'smart people' can get bit by something when they least expect it to happen, especially due to other people's lack of responsibility to warn of dangers unknown to people.
 
On a national news cast, I believe it was FOX or possibly CBS and they were showing video from the location of the death, I definitely saw I sign that in capital letters stated

"STAY OUT OF THE WATER!"
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
On a national news cast, I believe it was FOX or possibly CBS and they were showing video from the location of the death, I definitely saw I sign that in capital letters stated

"STAY OUT OF THE WATER!"


Show the link and evidence of such, otherwise it's just hearsay.
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


I'm not talking about alligators ... but other dangers in life, which there are many. Even the so called 'smart people' can get bit by something when they least expect it to happen.


We are talking about this type of situation where
COMMON SENSE should have prevailed on the part of the parents, the fact is THEY KNEW there was the POTENTIAL for danger, even if it was drowning, it only takes seconds for a small toddler to walk further into that lake water and drown as the parents are not paying attention! If you don't have the ability to use common sense, you shouldn't have children.
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


I'm not talking about alligators ... but other dangers in life, which there are many. Even the so called 'smart people' can get bit by something when they least expect it to happen.


We are talking about this type of situation where
COMMON SENSE should have prevailed on the part of the parents, the fact is THEY KNEW there was the POTENTIAL for danger, even if it was drowning, it only takes seconds for a small toddler to walk further into that lake water and drown as the parents are not paying attention! If you don't have the ability to use common sense, you shouldn't have children.


How do you know they KNEW there were alligators in that water. Do you have video of them confessing that, or an official new report saying they said that?
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Disney is not going to pay a cent to the family....they will be awarded 0$ in damages. They ignored the signs telling them to stay out of the water, and they ignored them. The parents are directly responsible for the death of their son, THE PARENTS were guilty of GROSS NEGLIGENCE...
Then you should take HTSS_TR's bet.

Why do you think the parents were never charged for negligence by the local law enforcement if it was so 'clear' they were.

As ZeeOSix said, if you strongly believe that Disney is not liable for the boy killed by alligator and Disney will not pay any amount of money to the boy's family, then why not take my bet ?

You will either donate $50 to your choice of charity or you will have a nice dinner with your family (I will pay $50 for that dinner). You don't have much to loose.

As you see, I believe that Disney is liable in this case, they will not allow this case to trial and will settle with the family out of court. I am willing to put money where my mouth is, do you really believe what you said ?
 
Funny, I may not have common sense but by the time they were two, both of my sons could manage well enough that they wouldn't drown in calm water before we could get to them. Rough water for a toddler would be a whole different deal, of course.
Part of parenting IMHO is teaching your children how to swim or at least how not to drown.
This is a lifelong gift that will give them the comfort level in water that enables them to avoid the panic that usually causes drowning.
The day camp counselors at the camp both attended summers when our boys were young often remarked that they swam like fish. Of course they did. They'd had enough practice.
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


How do you know they KNEW there were alligators in that water. Do you have video of them confessing that, or an official new report saying they said that?


Common sense my friend....a lawyers' worst enemy...LOL

The point being even IF there were not gators and snakes in the water, common sense and general knowledge should have given them enough motivation to keep away from the water....ESPECIALLY when supervising a toddler! Again due
diligence and common sense.
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


How do you know they KNEW there were alligators in that water. Do you have video of them confessing that, or an official new report saying they said that?


Common sense my friend....a lawyers' worst enemy...LOL

The point being even IF there were not gators and snakes in the water, common sense and general knowledge should have given them enough motivation to keep away from the water....ESPECIALLY when supervising a toddler! Again due
diligence and common sense.


LoL ... common sense can be twisted out of control in a heartbeat by lawyers. Guess you never followed the OJ trial and the evil craftiness of the 'Dream Team'.

How do you know the kid would have drowned if there were no alligators there? You don't. Throw the danger of unknown alligators into the situation and the whole scenario changes.

So where's the link showing solid evidence that there were "Stay Out Of The Water" signs posted? Because if there were I'd probably change my thinking a bit on this. You're the only one in this thread claiming such signage existed.
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix


LoL ... common sense can be twisted out of control in a heartbeat by lawyers. Guess you never followed the OJ trial and the evil craftiness of the 'Dream Team'.



Perhaps so, but not with this juror, I actually love destroying their nonsensical machinations on the subject.
 
If this went to trial with the evidence presented, the jury would have enough common sense to realize that Disney knew there were alligators in the area where the public could come into contact, and that they never had any signs that said stay out of the water or warned of alligators in the water. That's why Disney will pay a settlement out of court. Make the bet with HTSS_TR.
 
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