LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Florida wildlife officials believe they have captured the alligator that dragged a 2-year-old Nebraska boy into the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World.
On June 14, an alligator pulled the toddler, Lane Graves, into the water despite the frantic efforts of his father.
Lane’s body was recovered the next day. An autopsy showed the boy died from drowning and traumatic injuries.
On Wednesday, June 22, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated in a news release that alligator trapping activities in the area have been suspended. The release also states officials have based their conclusions on expert analyses and observations by staff with extensive experience in investigating fatal alligator bites.
A total of six alligators were removed.
The beach at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is across a lake from the Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort released an image of their new sign, posted on a beach outside a hotel at the resort in Lake Buena Vista, Flordia.
Private family services have been scheduled for the boy that was tragically killed.Associated Press contributed to this report.