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15th June 2016, 02:43 PM
The boy was not found yet, just saw a live update...
Not sure what's going on, here is an update on CNN:
Lake Buena Vista, Florida (CNN)[Breaking news update, posted at 4:41 p.m. ET]
The 2-year-old boy who witnesses said was pulled by an alligator into a lagoon near a Walt Disney World hotel has been found dead by the Orange County dive team, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings told reporters at a Wednesday news conference in Orlando.
The body of the boy, Lane Graves, was found intact at about 1:45 p.m. ET, not far from where the boy was grabbed Tuesday night, Demings said.
He likely drowned, Demings said.
"Of course, the autopsy has to confirm that, but there is likely no question in my mind that the child was drowned by the alligator," Demings said.
Demings said the body was located not far from where the boy was grabbed Tuesday night.
Disney gator attack: 2-year-old found dead, source says
Lake Buena Vista, Florida (CNN)
The 2-year-old boy who witnesses said was pulled by an alligator into a lagoon near a Walt Disney World hotel has been found dead, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN on Wednesday.
The 2-year-old boy who was grabbed Tuesday night by an alligator near a Walt Disney World resort hotel is believed dead, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said Wednesday. Demings noted that it has been 15 hours since the attack and rescue officials are trying to recover the body.
The boy's family was at movie night outdoors at the Grand Floridian resort when around 9 p.m. the boy waded into about a foot of water in a lagoon, authorities have said. Witnesses, including the boy's horrified parents, tried to save him. His father jumped in and tried to pry the gator's mouth open. His mother jumped in, too.
But it was too late. The child was dragged underwater in the Seven Seas Lagoon, witnesses told authorities. The lagoon is connected to a series of canals that feed into large bodies of water, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Nick Wiley.
The Reedy Creek emergency services call center first received a report about the attack at 9:16 p.m.
A search began for the boy immediately, with boats from Disney searching along with law enforcement. More than 50 officials from the sheriff's department alone are trying to find the boy's body, divers are on standby and sonar is being employed, Demings said.
Disney executives and Gov. Rick Scott have expressed their willingness to help in any way, the sheriff explained, and Disney employees are trying -- under unimaginable circumstances -- to keep the boy's family as comfortable as possible. Demings said he expects officials will make family members' names public Wednesday evening.
By midmorning Wednesday, Disney had closed all beaches in its resort area "out of an abundance of caution" following the attack, a Disney representative said.
Wiley said the child was on the edge of the lagoon when the alligator attacked, according to the boy's family. He cautioned that the investigation is still in an early stage and officials need to interview at least two other families who may have witnessed the attack.
Demings specifically said that the child was "wading ... along the lake's edge at the time that the alligator attacked."
He warned that the search for the child's body is not simple. They are focused on a large, man-made body of water that has "certain systems" built underneath it, he said.
CNN Map
[B]Parents rush into water to save son
The father suffered minor scratches on his hand trying to save his son.
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/160615084939-disney-no-swim-medium-plus-169.jpg"No Swimming" signs are posted at the Disney resort.
"The sad reality of it is it's been several hours, and we're not likely going to recover a live body," Demings said.
He said there is no record of similar incidents in this area.
A handful of people witnessed the attack and supplied police with information. Witnesses said the family was on the beach, and the boy's sister was in a playpen about 20 to 30 yards from the water, according to Demings. The toddler was nearby, wading in the water.
There are "No Swimming" signs at the lagoon, and no one else was in the water at the time of the attack besides the child, Demings said.
Declan Salcido, who was vacationing at the resort with relatives from San Jose, California, said the "No Swimming" signs are visible "from any vantage point."
The lagoon is not for recreational swimming.
"This is Florida, and it's not uncommon for alligators to be in bodies of water," Demings said.
Hot take: Is it really that difficult to keep your kid out of a lagoon clearly marked "NO SWIMMING"? #DisneyGatorAttack (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyGatorAttack?src=hash)
— Jae (@jae) June 15, 2016 (https://twitter.com/jae/status/743026454280179714)
Many on social media lambasted the child's parents, while others urged compassion.
Dear Internet, can we please have a bit more compassion for a family who saw their son dragged away by an alligator?!! #DisneyGatorAttack (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyGatorAttack?src=hash)
— Jamie Lapeyrolerie (@jamielynne82) June 15, 2016 (https://twitter.com/jamielynne82/status/743074902710718464)
Some people said a "No Swimming" sign is hardly sufficient if alligators could be lurking.
A "No Swimming" sign does not mean "Beware of Alligators" #DisneyGatorAttack (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyGatorAttack?src=hash)
— Katalyst InK (@FromtheKatsEye) June 15, 2016 (https://twitter.com/FromtheKatsEye/status/743033584466825217)
Unusual attack
"Everyone here at the Walt Disney Resort is devastated by this tragic accident," said Jacquee Wahler, a vice president at Walt Disney World Resort. "Our thoughts are with the family. We are helping the family and doing everything we can to assist law enforcement."
(http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/15/investing/disney-orlando-stock/index.html)
Demings said no reports of nuisance alligators have come in the region recently. The alligator is between 4 and 7 feet long, Demings said,adding he's unsure of its exact size.
My hope is that sharing this story gets this family coverage and help in this horrible tragedy. Mother to mother- that is my only hope. I'm declining interviews but use whatever pictures and videos you need. I can't believe the sun is even up. #orlando (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/orlando/) #grandfloridian (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/grandfloridian/)
Not sure what's going on, here is an update on CNN:
Lake Buena Vista, Florida (CNN)[Breaking news update, posted at 4:41 p.m. ET]
The 2-year-old boy who witnesses said was pulled by an alligator into a lagoon near a Walt Disney World hotel has been found dead by the Orange County dive team, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings told reporters at a Wednesday news conference in Orlando.
The body of the boy, Lane Graves, was found intact at about 1:45 p.m. ET, not far from where the boy was grabbed Tuesday night, Demings said.
He likely drowned, Demings said.
"Of course, the autopsy has to confirm that, but there is likely no question in my mind that the child was drowned by the alligator," Demings said.
Demings said the body was located not far from where the boy was grabbed Tuesday night.
Disney gator attack: 2-year-old found dead, source says
Lake Buena Vista, Florida (CNN)
The 2-year-old boy who witnesses said was pulled by an alligator into a lagoon near a Walt Disney World hotel has been found dead, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN on Wednesday.
The 2-year-old boy who was grabbed Tuesday night by an alligator near a Walt Disney World resort hotel is believed dead, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said Wednesday. Demings noted that it has been 15 hours since the attack and rescue officials are trying to recover the body.
The boy's family was at movie night outdoors at the Grand Floridian resort when around 9 p.m. the boy waded into about a foot of water in a lagoon, authorities have said. Witnesses, including the boy's horrified parents, tried to save him. His father jumped in and tried to pry the gator's mouth open. His mother jumped in, too.
But it was too late. The child was dragged underwater in the Seven Seas Lagoon, witnesses told authorities. The lagoon is connected to a series of canals that feed into large bodies of water, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Nick Wiley.
The Reedy Creek emergency services call center first received a report about the attack at 9:16 p.m.
A search began for the boy immediately, with boats from Disney searching along with law enforcement. More than 50 officials from the sheriff's department alone are trying to find the boy's body, divers are on standby and sonar is being employed, Demings said.
Disney executives and Gov. Rick Scott have expressed their willingness to help in any way, the sheriff explained, and Disney employees are trying -- under unimaginable circumstances -- to keep the boy's family as comfortable as possible. Demings said he expects officials will make family members' names public Wednesday evening.
By midmorning Wednesday, Disney had closed all beaches in its resort area "out of an abundance of caution" following the attack, a Disney representative said.
Wiley said the child was on the edge of the lagoon when the alligator attacked, according to the boy's family. He cautioned that the investigation is still in an early stage and officials need to interview at least two other families who may have witnessed the attack.
Demings specifically said that the child was "wading ... along the lake's edge at the time that the alligator attacked."
He warned that the search for the child's body is not simple. They are focused on a large, man-made body of water that has "certain systems" built underneath it, he said.
CNN Map
[B]Parents rush into water to save son
The father suffered minor scratches on his hand trying to save his son.
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/160615084939-disney-no-swim-medium-plus-169.jpg"No Swimming" signs are posted at the Disney resort.
"The sad reality of it is it's been several hours, and we're not likely going to recover a live body," Demings said.
He said there is no record of similar incidents in this area.
A handful of people witnessed the attack and supplied police with information. Witnesses said the family was on the beach, and the boy's sister was in a playpen about 20 to 30 yards from the water, according to Demings. The toddler was nearby, wading in the water.
There are "No Swimming" signs at the lagoon, and no one else was in the water at the time of the attack besides the child, Demings said.
Declan Salcido, who was vacationing at the resort with relatives from San Jose, California, said the "No Swimming" signs are visible "from any vantage point."
The lagoon is not for recreational swimming.
"This is Florida, and it's not uncommon for alligators to be in bodies of water," Demings said.
Hot take: Is it really that difficult to keep your kid out of a lagoon clearly marked "NO SWIMMING"? #DisneyGatorAttack (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyGatorAttack?src=hash)
— Jae (@jae) June 15, 2016 (https://twitter.com/jae/status/743026454280179714)
Many on social media lambasted the child's parents, while others urged compassion.
Dear Internet, can we please have a bit more compassion for a family who saw their son dragged away by an alligator?!! #DisneyGatorAttack (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyGatorAttack?src=hash)
— Jamie Lapeyrolerie (@jamielynne82) June 15, 2016 (https://twitter.com/jamielynne82/status/743074902710718464)
Some people said a "No Swimming" sign is hardly sufficient if alligators could be lurking.
A "No Swimming" sign does not mean "Beware of Alligators" #DisneyGatorAttack (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyGatorAttack?src=hash)
— Katalyst InK (@FromtheKatsEye) June 15, 2016 (https://twitter.com/FromtheKatsEye/status/743033584466825217)
Unusual attack
"Everyone here at the Walt Disney Resort is devastated by this tragic accident," said Jacquee Wahler, a vice president at Walt Disney World Resort. "Our thoughts are with the family. We are helping the family and doing everything we can to assist law enforcement."
(http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/15/investing/disney-orlando-stock/index.html)
Demings said no reports of nuisance alligators have come in the region recently. The alligator is between 4 and 7 feet long, Demings said,adding he's unsure of its exact size.
My hope is that sharing this story gets this family coverage and help in this horrible tragedy. Mother to mother- that is my only hope. I'm declining interviews but use whatever pictures and videos you need. I can't believe the sun is even up. #orlando (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/orlando/) #grandfloridian (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/grandfloridian/)