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Tragic Alligator Attack Claims Toddler's Life at Disney Resort

10/15/2025

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On June 14, 2016, the two-year-old Lane Graves was killed by an alligator at Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The child was playing near the water's edge when the alligator grabbed him and dragged him into the lagoon.
Authorities recovered Lane Graves's body intact.
Disney officials expressed condolences and closed all beaches at the resort.
Wildlife officials euthanized several alligators from the lake following the incident.

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On June 14, 2016, the two-year-old Lane Graves was killed by an alligator at Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The child was playing near the water's edge when the alligator grabbed him and dragged him into the lagoon.
Authorities recovered Lane Graves's body intact.
Disney officials expressed condolences and closed all beaches at the resort.
Wildlife officials euthanized several alligators from the lake following the incident.