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Alligator kills toddler; Disney removes 250, foundation honors child

6/13/2026

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On June 14, 2016, 2-year-old Lane Graves was killed by an alligator at Disney World.
After his body was recovered the next day, Disney removed about 250 alligators from the resort by 2021.
On June 14, 2026 his parents Matt and Melissa Graves will post a tribute video on the Lane Thomas Foundation site.
The Lane Thomas Foundation has helped over 200 families with organ transplants and promotes pediatric organ-donation awareness.

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Story summary

On June 14, 2016, 2-year-old Lane Graves was killed by an alligator at Disney World.
After his body was recovered the next day, Disney removed about 250 alligators from the resort by 2021.
On June 14, 2026 his parents Matt and Melissa Graves will post a tribute video on the Lane Thomas Foundation site.
The Lane Thomas Foundation has helped over 200 families with organ transplants and promotes pediatric organ-donation awareness.