Video Surfaces Showing Disney Employee Fending Off Alligators As 2-Year-Old Victim Lane Graves Is Laid To Rest

Lane Graves
 

As beautiful 2-year-old boy Lane Graves is laid to rest in Nebraska, after a fatal alligator attack that occurred at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in Florida, new video has surfaced illustrating the problems transpiring regarding dangerous animals in what is billed, "The happiest place on earth." 

Video has surfaced of an employee at Disney’s Splash Mountain fending off an aggressive alligator that kept assertively moving towards him, a few feet from a the ride containing tourists. The employee hit’s the aggressive gator on the face/nose to force the beast back into the water. What is alarming is that the alligator came so close to the tourists on the ride. It is also a point of concern that a Disney employee has to fend off gators on the job, as it has to be stressful and disconcerting. The gators pose a threat to tourists and employees alike. 

Florida is mostly swamp and sand. Over the decades, construction sites have brought in rocks and use cement to lay foundations to facilitate building structures. Miami Beach, Florida also had to be reinforced with rocks in order to build on it decades ago. Disney was built on alligator and snake infested swamp land that was purchased at rock bottom prices, due to the dangerous inhabitants. Where Disney went wrong was building an artificial pond, known as the Seven Seas Lagoon, around its rides and resort hotels. 

They should have just cleared the land and kept it free from artificial bodies of water to limit the number of dangerous animals. They should have also walled in the hotels with security gates. Artificial ponds/lagoons gives an appealing appearance, but was a bad idea in said Southern setting, due to the deadly animals that live in the region. 

The fake Seven Seas Lagoon connects to actual natural bodies of water in Florida that are home to ferocious alligators and snakes. This provided easy access for the natural wildlife in the area to move into the artificial Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney via simply swimming and slithering into it. These wild animals are behaving like their habitat is being encroached upon by unwanted visitors (humans). There are approximately 1.5 million alligators in Florida. The closer you live to a body of water, the more likely it is you will see or encounter one. 

Disney erred again in running ads showing people standing in the Seven Seas Lagoon in front of windsurfing gear at the Grand Floridian. Disney also negligently encouraged tourists to sit on the manmade beach day and night, knowing there are alligators in the water, who do walk on land. They don’t just walk a little on the shore and then retreat. There are many gators who have walked lengthy distances on land at different intervals at various speeds. Looking at the videos and photos that have surfaced showing alligators popping up at different locations in Disney World is very jarring. It is insane that Disney encouraged guests to frequent a gator infested beach. 

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If Disney Is Sued By The Family Of 2-Year-Old Alligator Victim Lane Graves They Need To Settle And Here’s Why

Melissa Graves and Lane Graves
 

2-year-old Lane Graves was killed in an alligator attack at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, after he was snatched at the edge of the manmade Seven Seas Lagoon, while wading in water that reached his ankles. Lane’s father fought to free him from the ferocious gator, but was unable to do so, due to the sheer strength of the animal. Lane’s mother also jumped into the water trying to free her son.

Many are speculating the family will sue. It would be completely understandable, as they have suffered a horrific trauma due to Disney’s negligence in encouraging tourists to use a fake beach bordering an artificial lagoon they knew had become infested with alligators. Disney placed a “no swimming” sign on the fake beach, but it stated nothing about alligators.

Lane was not swimming in the water, in violation of the sign. He was standing in ankle deep water, just like people in the Disney ad for the hotel. If Disney had an alligator warning sign in the area people would not have used the fake beach bordering the artificial pond. Tourists from out of state (the Graves are from Nebraska) and the international community do not know to beware of gators in the state of Florida, but locals do. It is generally not something tourists are told, as it is not very glamorous. 

Others have since come forward revealing they were on the shore at the Seven Seas Lagoon and confronted by aggressive alligators who charged at them. Guests told Disney of the problem, but their concerns were brushed off as insignificant. The mere fact Disney knew and failed to take the proper measures to protect guests and it resulted in Lane’s death, says they are liable.

Some lawyers do not have the best strategy. They let their egos get the best of them, stating they can beat and win any case. However, some cases aren’t worth winning, as the cost to your name and that of your client results in irreparable damage and public hatred. Not to mention the damage it does to the Judiciary’s name. 

Disney needs to settle with the Graves if they sue, as it is the right thing to do under what must be unimaginably horrible circumstances for the family. Disney and their lawyers also need to watch what they say about the case, lest the public pounces on them.

I’ve seen a few arrogant lawyers decide to take the gloves off with victims in lawsuits only for it to destroy their clients’ businesses and cause other potential clients to run from them. 

There is no question Disney is at fault - from the bad advertising showing guests in the water to numerous reports of guests complaining to staff about the alligators, the evidence does not look good. And make no mistake, if the public catches Disney in a dogfight with the Graves family in court, they will take a massive financial hit from locals and tourists turning on the resort.

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Disney States It Will Post Alligator Warning Signs At Resort After Death Of 2-Year-Old Lane Graves

Melissa Graves and Lane Graves

 

In response to public outcry, over the death of beautiful 2-year-old boy, Lane Graves, who was grabbed and drowned by an alligator at the Disney Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, whilst vacationing with his family, the company states it will now posts alligator warning signs on their properties. Disney stated, "All of our beaches are currently closed. We are conducting a swift and thorough review of all of our processes and protocols. This includes the number, placement and wording of our signage and warnings. US Magazine revealed, "A source told the newspaper that Disney World plans to put up signs warning guests of alligators."  

Disney knew of the alligator problem at its resort. After Lane went missing, reports began to surface of other guests who had encountered alligators. Then tourist videos began to emerge of alligators previously spotted at the Grand Floridian. Yesterday a new video surfaced of an alligator attempting to board a raft with guests of the hotel.

Since Lane's passing, Disney has admitted that prior to the fatal attack, they have been using the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to catch "nuisance gators." This will not hold up well in court, as it reveals they knew there was a problem, but hid it from guests, opting to occasionally remove alligators and place a generic "no swimming" sign that could mean anything.

Signs should have been posted warning guests of the presence of alligators, but many people would not want to visit the resort if they knew and that's why Disney didn't do it. No one wants to pay $550 USD per night to be confronted or attacked by an alligator.

The Graves family issued a statement on the passing of their son Lane, "Words cannot describe the shock and grief our family is experiencing over the loss of our son. We are devastated and ask for privacy during this extremely difficult time. To all of the local authorities and staff who worked tirelessly these past 24 hours, we express our deepest gratitude."

Excerpts from the autopsy done on little Lane was released yesterday afternoon and revealed he died from traumatic injuries (the alligator grabbing him) and drowning, which the site did state two days ago (as that's what alligators do, drown their prey). However, Lane, unlike most alligator attack fatalities, was found intact (gators often remove a limb or more via doing what is known as the "death roll"). This means the alligator did not do the "death roll" instead opting to drop the boy a short distance of 15 yards away from where the attack occurred, which resulted in drowning. My deepest condolences to Lane's family.

STORY SOURCE

Family of Toddler Killed by Alligator Speaks Out: ‘Words Cannot Describe the Shock and Grief’

June 16, 2016 @ 4:07 PM - The family of 2-year-old Lane Graves, who was killed by an alligator at a Disney World resort in Florida on Tuesday, June 14, has spoken out about the tragic incident. Matt and Melissa Graves of Elkhorn, Nebraska, said they were “devastated” by their son’s death. “Words cannot describe the shock and grief our family is experiencing over the loss of our son. We are devastated and ask for privacy during this extremely difficult time. To all of the local authorities and staff who worked tirelessly these past 24 hours, we express our deepest gratitude,” the Graves family said in a statement on Thursday, June 16, according to ABC News...

 According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Disney spokesperson issued a statement on Thursday, June 16, saying, “We are conducting a swift and thorough review of all of our processes and protocols. This includes the number, placement and wording of our signage and warnings.” A source told the newspaper that Disney World plans to put up signs warning guests of alligators... 

http://www.usmagazine.com

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Disney World's Grand Floridian hotel and spa in Orlando, Florida

The state of Florida has been faced with one tragedy after another over the past few days. Hurricane Colin circled the coast causing heavy rains and winds. "The Voice" talent show star, Christina Grimmie, was murdered in cold blood by a deranged fan, who was stalking her (he killed himself as well). On Sunday morning, Pulse gay and lesbian night club was the subject of a terrorist attack leaving 49 dead and 53 wounded, at the hands of ISIS terrorist Omar Mateen. Florida Governor, Rick Scott, has declared a state of emergency and publicly complained President Obama has not called or visited the state. 

Last night, a 2-year-old boy was dragged into the water by an alligator at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. A family of five was near the water at the Disney resort, when an alligator surfaced and dragged the child under the water. The boy's father tried to save him, but sadly was unable to, due to the sheer strength of the beast. That poor family. Alligators see humans as adversaries. 

A search is being conducted along the water at Disney's Grand Floridian hotel and spa for missing toddler
 

There is an alligator problem in Florida and the government needs to do something about it (cull them). I remember in the mid-1990s, I was at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, Florida giving homeless people food and money on Christmas Eve. When I was done, it was about 7PM. I stopped to look at the water for a bit. After a few minutes, I saw the back of a large animal surface right in front of me and for the life of me couldn't figure out what it was based on its appearance, as certain animals are not known to go in Biscayne Bay. 

I didn't see the face or tail of the animal. The animal had ridges on its back. I wondered if it was a manatee whose back had been cut up by a boat propeller, another problem in Florida. However, the ridges on the back of the animal were too perfect, symmetrical and natural looking to have been healed wounds from a boat propeller. Then, I wondered if it was a dolphin, as they are known to be in Biscayne Bay, but they only have one fin on their back, not over a dozen ridges. 

It didn't dawn on me until last week that it was an alligator I'd seen in Biscayne Bay in the mid-1990s. Last week I read an article about a massive alligator walking on a golf course in Palmetto, Florida. The gator was so big, it looked prehistoric. I couldn't believe it, but it reminded me of what I had seen in the water by Bayfront Park in the mid-1990s.

Alligator walking on golf course in Palmetto, Florida last month. Alligators in Florida didn't used to be this big or surface in such public places.  

The golf courses in Florida have artificial ponds built in and gators are hiding in some of them. A couple years ago, a man who worked at a golf course in Florida, whose job was retrieving golf balls from the artificial ponds, lost an arm when he went into the water, which unbeknownst to him, had a gator inside it. 

Even sharks are coming in close on Miami Beach and other places off the coast of Florida. 10-years ago, there weren't so many shark sightings in Miami, Florida. However, over the past decade, it has been happening much more. Something is bringing the sharks closer to the shore. It could be a change in the temperature of the water or a change in the contents of marine life and what's being dumped into the water (what the larger animals are consuming).

There are all sorts of imbalances with the waters in Florida, via a problem that did not previously exist in this manner. There's been a significant amount of dumping in Biscayne Bay and the Everglades in Florida, damaging the natural ecosystem over the past 30 plus years. People illegally import exotic fish, snakes and other animals as pets from foreign countries, that are not indigenous to the state, grow tired of them, then dump them in Florida's waters (criminals have even dumped human bodies and cocaine in the Everglades, as seen on the news). People have also dumped garbage in the water.

When I was about 10-years-old my class took a school field trip to the Everglades, put on protective gear and went into the water to catch small marine life that we got to look at under a microscope. It was fun. Now, it is dangerous to go into the waters in that manner (Everglades). With all the drug money that has flown through and currently is in the state of Florida, the government should have put some tax money aside to clean up the waters of Biscayne Bay and the Everglades, among other places, but for years, many excuses have been made. 

STORY SOURCE

Authorities search for boy dragged into water by gator

June 15, 2016 - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Orlando are searching for a 2-year-old boy who was dragged into the water by an alligator near Disney's upscale Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Speaking at a news conference early Wednesday, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings says the family of five from Nebraska was on vacation and wading in a lake Tuesday evening when the attack happened. Demings says the father tried to rescue the child but was unsuccessful. Demings says more than 50 law enforcement personnel are searching the Seven Seas Lagoon for the boy and will keep looking. Demings says there have been no other recent reports of similar alligator attacks at the lake. 

https://www.yahoo.com

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