Alligator drags toddler into lagoon at Disney Resort in Orlando

LOS ANGELES — Deputies were searching early Wednesday morning (June 15) for a toddler who was dragged into water by an alligator near Disney World in Orlando.

Witnesses reported seeing a two year-old child being dragged into the Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa just before 9.21pm ET (9.21am, Singapore time), according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Police quickly responded to the scene and taped off the area.

As of 12.30am ET (12.30pm, Singapore time), rescuers were still searching the waters for the unnamed toddler.

The upscale resort is located near the monorail line near the Magic Kingdom Park.

One hotel guest told the Orlando Sentinel that he and his family was playing near the beach when the incident occurred.

“I’m just here to say a prayer,” he said. “I can’t imagine what those parents are going through. It’s been one tough week in Orlando.”

The recreational area where the incident occurred is surrounded by a beach and several outdoor pools. VARIETY.COM/REUTERS