re: #602 ObserverArt

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.

Per one article I read this morning, they do. But the lake is connected to others via numerous canals, and alligators don’t give a shit about human boundaries of where they are and are not supposed to be. Apparently some of the guests liked to feed the alligators as well.

Most FL residents probably know to treat any body of water as if it has alligators in it, unless it’s a pool that you can clearly see the bottom of. The challenge is when you’re dealing with tourists.