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Old 02-28-2023, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
The identified problem is people making dangerous/foolish choices. To correct that you need to change people's behaviors. Alligators are not a risk to you or yours unless you or yours choose to put yourselves at risk. Don't make that choice.
There are plenty of paths right next to the ponds. A reasonable person would assume that they are safe because someone with superior knowledge of this place chose to place them there. But they are not safe. Far from it. You even support that fact by saying everyone needs to change their behaviors. Simply by walking on a path you assumed to be safe, you are putting yourself at risk.

What about alligators wandering away from the ponds looking for food? Lurking hidden in unexpected places? What behavior do we need to change for that?

Changing behaviors isn't a practical solution, especially when guests and children are considered.