Orange County police share condolences with family of boy killed by gator at Disney

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared their condolences Wednesday night with the family of a 2-year-old boy killed in an alligator attack at Disney World.

"Deepest condolences to the Graves family," the Orange County Sheriff's Office wrote. "Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."

Lane Graves, 2, was killed in an attack at Disney World's Seven Seas Lagoon. The 2-year-old was believed to be playing near the water when the gator attacked. There was a lifeguard on duty but he was not able to get to the boy in time.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said they have already pulled out and analyzed four alligators from the lagoon, but none were suspected to have dragged the boy underwater.

Sheriff Jerry Demings, with the Orange County Police Department, said dive team members located the remains of the boy, identified as Graves, Wednesday afternoon.

His remains were recovered at 3:30 p.m. and turned over to the Orange County Medical Examiner.

His parents, Matthew and Melissa Graves, of Elkhorn, Nebraska, were notified.

A priest was with the parents when they were told the news. The boy's body was found completely intact.

Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger released a statement Wednesday in response to the news of the death of Lane Graves, according to The Wrap.

"As a parent and a grandparent, my heart goes out to the Graves family during this time of devastating loss. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I know everyone at Disney joins me in offering our deepest sympathies," Iger said.

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