Are ‘gators protected in Florida?

I am all for protecting animals, but I can’t believe they are allowed in waters that close to a public place such as the hotel the child and parents were staying. Or, allowing the public to get that close to waters with ‘gators in them.

Not being familiar with Disney World and all the associated entertainment and hotels in the area I am wondering about the protections for the people at these parks and businesses.

Are there signs warning of such dangers as alligators, and do they ever go through the ponds, etc. to move them away from the public.

I can’t believe that occurred unless someone was ignoring the warnings. Or, was it just a fluke the tragedy occurred.

Damn…2 years old. What a nightmare.