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In reply to the discussion: Last year, this man specifically warned Disney about alligators after his son [View all]NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)It was always in the back of my mind. It really wasn't that dangerous outside of mating season. There are still things you just don't do. A child should never be near the bank at night. Most full grown adults are ok when standing near the bank. You also don't kneel down to retie a lure or anything similar. It puts you in the position of looking small. Two adults were killed by gators within a month a couple of years ago. Crack pipes were on the bank where they were taken. Kneeling down near the bank smoking. It's a bad move to kneel down near the bank of freshwater in Florida.
Again, there are few safe places during mating season.
That is a good sign though I would argue the phrase "At Dusk" should be removed. Sure is better than a simple no swimming sign.