The little boy who was snatched by an alligator in a Disney Lagoon has been named.
Lane Graves was on holiday at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with his parents, Matt and Melissa, and his two siblings.
The incident triggered a 17-hour search with over 50 personnel which included helicopters, boats outfitted with sonar technology and dive teams.
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His body was found around 15 yards away from where he disappeared and was fully intact.
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Orange Country Sheriff, Jerry Demings, spoke at a press conference, saying that his parents were 'distraught but somewhat relieved' that their son's body was discovered intact.
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Questions have been raised regarding the safety of the lagoon, as there are no signs warning of alligators. However, there are signs advising people not to swim.
Denis Phillips, a US journalist, showed his Facebook followers exactly where the incident took place.
Just in case you're having difficulty seeing the Disney promotional picture he's referring to, here it is bigger...
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Yesterday, Walt Disney World announced that all its beaches would be closed as a precaution.
Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Words by Mel Ramsay
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