RedSox68
Retired 2021 -- All the Time to Travel Now!
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2009
Well, actually, on our news, it says that a family of five from Nebraska was 'wading' in the Seven Seas Lagoon about 9:20pm where 'No Swimming' signs were posted when the gator attacked - the baby was splashing.
Yes, we all make mistakes, but I see this very frequently - families letting their children play in the beaches knee deep and more even by the 'signs'! During the day at least you can see right near the edge - at night, no way! It's very scary to know that dangerous animals can get in areas like that, but FL is full of them, and where there's lakes, canals, etc. there 'will' be gators in them!
Can't even think of the unimaginable pain of this poor family - things happen soo fast - just no words to know their heartbreak and suffering.
Sorry about that; the report we heard last night said he was on the beach at water's edge. Now I am seeing the reports today saying he was with the father in the water and the father went after him. But wading in the water is still not the same (I don't believe) as swimming in the water. They need to change/update the signs for sure.