The Interpreter Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 She holds up empty plate, gets bit. Video included: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/local_news/water_cooler/dolphin-bites-girl-at-seaworld-video-youtube-post-shows-dolphin-lunging-and-biting-a-girls-hand Much more: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-12-01/news/os-seaworld-orlando-dolphin-attacks-girl-20121201_1_seaworld-orlando-dolphin-cove-dolphins-fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 "We're not going to show it to anybody!" Oh, really? It kind of looks like it was her fault... she held up the paper plate of yummy dolphin food, so of course it tried to snatch that out of their hand. Also, She defended the attraction and its protocol, including "specific instructions to not pick up the paper trays at any time." "Our guests are given clear instructions on how to feed the dolphins in an appropriate and safe way," Bides said. "... Unfortunately, there are times when instructions are not followed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just added a second article to the original post. In it, the mother says minors cannot be responsible for their actions. Really? Is GE responsible if her daughter touches a hot GE stove? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Girl blatantly ignores instructions, gets injured, parents get upset and blame the wrong people. Must have been a slow news day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 "Uhm, Mom. I'm out of fish." Bite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Is GE responsible if her daughter touches a hot GE stove? In this world the lawyers would say yes...and it boggles my mind that they seem to manage to convince a jury that it's true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Sometimes yes, frequently no. It's the verdicts for the plaintiff that get attention. And the companies that would rather settle than take their chances in court. Supposedly, this family isn't going to sue. That remains to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 In this world the lawyers would say yes...and it boggles my mind that they seem to manage to convince a jury that it's true. Unfortunately in this case, the park will probably settle out of court to avoid the negative publicity which would come from hearings. Girl blatantly ignores instructions, gets injured, parents get upset and blame the wrong people. Must have been a slow news day. I've got friends that work in Orlando newsrooms... They know the park addresses by heart, and when there's a medic or police run, they go. Every. Single. Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yet this did not become news until the father posted the YouTube video. There was no "medic run." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Just because the rules allow you to do something doesnt mean you dont use your own judgement! There are several rides between KI and Soak City that my daughter can ride but i dont feel she is ready so i tell her No! She is tall for her age and so i use my better judgement.There is no way im letting my kids feed wild animals that close without my finger on their pulse! I would feel guilty if i was her parents and the thought to sue is just how screwed up our society can be,child services should look into this and then maybe they would think twice about their own actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just added a second article to the original post. In it, the mother says minors cannot be responsible for their actions. Really? Is GE responsible if her daughter touches a hot GE stove? I can't get the article to load, but I feel compelled to respond to this anyway: If minors cannot be responsible for their own actions, then why do we have juvenile court systems? Why do schools suspend misbehaving students? If my 13-year-old self was not responsible for punching the assistant principal in 7th grade, I wouldn't have spent the next two years on probation. Give me a break. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 PETA weighs in, asking SeaWorld be investigated for endangering the dolphin and the girl: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/morning_call/2012/12/peta-calls-for-investigation-into.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Last time I was at Sea World they told you not to place anything above the water the dolphins will bite it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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