Disneyland alligator that drowned two-year-old boy in Florida captured and killed
Authorities tested six beasts before identifying the one responsible for youngsters death
HUNTERS at Disney World have put to death the alligator that killed a two-year-old boy.
Experts are “confident” it was the beast that snatched Lane Graves as he waded in a lagoon.
Lane Graves, a 2-year-old boy who was grabbed by an alligator in a lagoon at Walt Disney World
Six gators were captured in Orlando, Florida, before the culprit was identified through tests.
Experts tested six gators they caught at the Seven Seas Lagoon, in Orlando, Florida, before identifying the beast responsible.
Lane waded in the waters of the Seven Seas Lagoon before being snatched by an alligator
They based their conclusions on analyses by staff with “extensive experience” in investigating fatal alligator bites, after taking into account how close the gators were to the attack site.
Trappers captured three alligators in the size range believed to fit the subject animal – with two near the area where Lane was taken.
Footage was recently release of a Disney World employee warding off a small alligator with a stick
Nick Wiley, executive director of the Florida Wildlife Commission, said yesterday: “There are no words to describe the profound sadness we feel for the family of Lane Graves.
“We will continue to keep this family close to our hearts as they deal with the pain and grief of the loss of Lane.”
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His dad Matt, 42, bravely tried to wrestle his son from the jaws of the reptile and suffered minor scratches.
At the time of the attack, Disney faced criticism for “No Swimming” signs around the lake that did not mention alligators.
However, it has since installed signs by the lagoon warning guests of alligators and snakes and erected fencing around the water.
The beach at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is across a lake from its famous Magic Kingdom.
The FWC reiterated yesterday that alligator attacks were a very rare occurrence in Florida.
It said: “FWC works diligently to keep Floridians and our visitors safe and informed on what to do if they spot a potentially dangerous alligator.”
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