Nebraska Toddler Update: Walt Disney World To Blame For No Alligator Signs Near Their Resorts? [VIDEO]
There is no doubt that this has been one of the worst weeks the city of Orlando has even seen in its history. Following the tragic events of The Voice star Christina Grimmie's death by a deranged gunman and the killing of 49 people at Pulse nightclub the bloodiest mass shootings ever seen in the United States, and now a 2-year-old boy from Nebraska was dragged into the water by an alligator near the Grand Floridian resort in Walt Disney World.
Over 50 local law enforcement officers and wildlife officials have been on the scene since late Tuesday night, after the news broke that the little boy had gone missing after an alligator snatched him from a beach near the Seven Seas Lagoon. Multiple reports say that the little boy's mother and father were right next to him and at one point, the father had even tried wresting the gator in the water.
Now, Walt Disney World has come under fire for not warning their guests about the potential dangers and wildlife in the area. While there are "No Swimming" signs marked throughout the property and the resorts, Disney does not warn its guests about the potential alligators in the area, although according to People Magazine, local officials allegedly do remove of the alligators from the area once they are spotted (although this statement has not been confirmed by Walt Disney World yet).
Many critics have commented on the situation with, "Disney could have easily prevented this by posting WARNING: ALLIGATORS PRESENT. A majority of Disney's visitors are from out of state, and most people would not assume a place like Disney would have alligators present in areas where visitors are at," along with "The 'no swimming' signs do NOT indicate the presence of alligators. If you want people to know there are alligators present, post it."
Another critic said, "No one said they have to be everywhere in Florida, but it is reasonable that the signs would be in an enclosed resort area like Disney. Most people outside of Florida don't know the facts about alligators."
