Posted on 07/31/2024 12:00:35 PM PDT by Red Badger
A video has resurfaced online, showing parents recklessly encouraging their children to pose for photos alongside a wild alligator.
Ensuring the protection of children and keeping them safe is one of the most fundamental duties of parents. Recently, a video has resurfaced online, showing parents recklessly encouraging their children to pose for photos alongside a wild alligator. The incident happened in Everglades National Park in Florida which is home to many different types of wildlife. The footage which was originally shared on TikTok last year, captures the adults urging their two young girls to stand alarmingly close to the massive reptile. The girls seem visibly nervous and hesitant, yet the adults seem to ignore their concerns. Meanwhile, the alligator is seen lying with its mouth wide open on the side of the road. Another woman is also seen posing for a picture, seemingly oblivious to the danger. She then calls a child over to join her for another photo, while a man also takes a risk by posing with the child near the alligator.
''Don't think that is the brightest idea,'' the video was captioned by an Instagram account.
Watch the video here:
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The irresponsible behaviour has sparked widespread anger and concern for the children's safety. Several users slammed the parents for prioritising a photo opportunity over their kids' well-being and putting them in harm's way.
One user called, ''Love how their 1 smart kid is fighting to stay far away and mum restrained them firmly in the danger zone.''
Another wrote, ''Sure, letting the kids get cosy with an alligator is a brilliant parenting move. What could go wrong?''
A third said, ''People don't understand or think about how fast Gators are in water AND on land.''
A fourth added, ''Funny that kids are the only ones showing appropriate fear of that beast.'' A fifth wrote, ''How can parents allow this? Infuriating.''
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com According to Wild Florida, alligators are capable of quick bursts of speed in short distances and can reach up to 35 miles per hour on land.
I wish I had had a camera in hand when I turned around and saw my three year old sitting on a 12 foot alligator in Gainesille. It would have taken 10 seconds to get the pic and Albert was asleep in the sun. As it was I walked over and picked her up and we left the area. Sounds terrible, I guess, but I am a Florida boy and know what to expect with the gators. This one was kept well fed by the students at UF for which it was a mascot.
Stupid is as stupid does.
biden’s safe...
Albert The Gator say not so:
It was a place like that.
Meet Wally the Emotional Support Alligator
Educated beyond their intelligence.
Flavious doesn’t understand that the Dalit don’t choose to be what they are; in most of India, their status is based on birth and last name.
Flavious doesn’t seem to really know anything about Dalit. He/she needs to become educated; and then come back and apologize for their ignorant and mean spirited post.
They could start here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ2YbYGp0Yc
And then move on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J4dKnYYIYk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NClDdl_L50w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUVPuCuEF-E
No fool like an old fool.
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