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"No Swimming – Alligators" sign. But Friday, July 3rd that rule was broken.

Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:22 am
Posted by BarberitosDawg
Lee County Florida across causeway
Member since Oct 2013
10185 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:22 am


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After a large alligator was spotted near Burkart’s Marina about two weeks ago, the restaurant’s owner posted a “No Swimming – Alligators” sign. (Photo: KBMT-TV, Beaumont, Texas)
She ran outside when she heard screams. She said the gator pulled Woodward underwater twice.

"The alligator grabbed him and pulled him under," said captain Enmon.

Employees said Woodward would regularly swim in the bayou, along with many others, including children.

"I mean kids are out here swimming in the bayou everyday with three or four footers," said Enmon. "I mean that's not that big a deal."

But after the large gator was spotted near the marina about two weeks ago, the restaurant's owner posted a "No Swimming – Alligators" sign. But Friday, that rule was broken.

Wright said Woodward was drinking prior to the attack, but police said they can't confirm if alcohol was a factor until they receive autopsy results, which are pending.


Posted by DocHoliday11
South Georgia
Member since Jun 2013
4316 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:25 am to
When drinking and trying to get laid goes wrong
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
123769 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:32 am to
Going for a swim where there is even a remote chance of a gator is a dumb idea.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
87686 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:51 am to
good, serves his dumbass right.
Posted by Hardy_Har
MS
Member since Nov 2012
16292 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:53 am to
Man you're pathetic
Posted by TeLeFaWx
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2011
29278 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:03 am to
I wouldn't want to swim with a 4 foot alligator anywhere near me. Couldn't a 4 footer drag a kid under water?
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
87686 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:07 am to
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Man you're pathetic


how so?

Alligators were known to be in the water.
The business clearly posted a sign saying "NO SWIMMING; ALLIGATORS"
Guy gets drunk and gets in anyway
Gets killed by alligator


I mean, should I feel sympathy for him? Do you feel sympathy for people who get shitfaced and die from wrecking their car?
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:15 am to
Well that's a little harsh

He died
Posted by Hardy_Har
MS
Member since Nov 2012
16292 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:22 am to
The article says that people, including kids swam there regularly. Probably had been doing it all his life. I agree, it was stupid but it isn't like he dove in the tank at Sea World..


I shouldn't have called you pathetic. .
This post was edited on 7/4/15 at 10:25 am
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
87686 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:24 am to
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The article says that people, including kids swam there regularly.


Correct, and there were no issues. That is, until 2 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, after a large and dangerous one was spotted that was an issue. And the business acted accordingly by warning the public. It'd be aboslutely no different than a beach putting up a double red flag warning beachgoers that the ocean conditions are dangerous and to stay out of the water, and someone ignoring that and going in anyway and being dragged out to sea.

Those warnings are there for a reason.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
87686 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:25 am to
quote:

He died


Yeah, 100% because of his own stupidity.


Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:29 am to
Darwin Award Winner?
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19351 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:30 am to
Some people are not at the top of the food chain.
Posted by Hardy_Har
MS
Member since Nov 2012
16292 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:32 am to
I've seen people do similar things in combat. Take risks for no reason and pay an ultimate price. It's really no different but I'd never say "it serves them right" I guess..

It is fricking dumb, though..
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
87686 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:33 am to
quote:

I've seen people do similar things in combat


quote:

It's really no different


Dude, come on. I know you're better than this. You really don't see any difference in someone getting drunk and swimming in a bayou and someone taking risks in combat where lives are on the line? Bruh..
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:39 am to
Doesn't mean he deserved to die
This post was edited on 7/4/15 at 12:19 pm
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
87686 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:43 am to
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Doesn't mean he deserved to die


Maybe I'm just too rational and logical. IMO, if you're doing something stupid to intentionally and flagrantly put yourself in the line of death, despite being warned not to do so, and end up dying, I'd say he got what was coming to him.
Posted by The7Sins
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Member since Nov 2012
1178 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:45 am to
quote:

Maybe I'm just too rational and logical. IMO, if you're doing something stupid to intentionally and flagrantly put yourself in the line of death, despite being warned not to do so, and end up dying, I'd say he got what was coming to him.


100% agree.
Posted by BarberitosDawg
Lee County Florida across causeway
Member since Oct 2013
10185 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:51 am to
He should have fed it a bag of marshmallows first... Everybody should know this. (sic)
Posted by Masterag
'Round Dallas
Member since Sep 2014
19221 posts
Posted on 7/4/15 at 11:01 am to
Well, it is Orange County, not exactly known for producing geniuses. But anybody swimming in murky water in an East TX bayou should know that there's a good chance of gators and they're putting their life in the hands of a prehistoric killing machine.
This post was edited on 7/4/15 at 11:05 am
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