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15th June 2016
09:30pm BST

“There is a sandy beach area and the family was out simply relaxing... and in the water along the lake’s edge at the time the alligator attacked the child.” “The father entered the water and tried to grab the child and was not successful in doing so. At some point I am told the mother may also have entered the water.” “The parents diligently tried to get the child,” said the Sheriff.Just talked to Jeff Williamson with the Sheriff's Office, said he doesn't know if toddler has been found yet. Media to get update soon
— Christal Hayes (@Journo_Christal) June 15, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: Main updates in search for 2-yo dragged into water by gator near Disney https://t.co/lzLxVuxqKN — Christal Hayes (@Journo_Christal) June 15, 2016The boys father reported the alligator to be between 4-7ft long. A spokeswoman for Walt Disney gave a short statement at the press conference to say that Walt Disney World Resort was “devastated by this tragic accident”. “Our thoughts are with the family, and we are helping the family and doing everything we can to assist law enforcement.”
#BREAKING: 2-yr-old dragged into water by alligator near #Disney resort. Sheriff's office searching for the toddler pic.twitter.com/lcLxV8SLfa
— Ilse M. Gonzalez (@IlseMonette) June 15, 2016
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