Pictured: Lane Graves, Boy, 2, who died after he was dragged into water by alligator at Disney World

First pictures of toddler Lane Graves, two, who was snatched by a 7ft alligator as he waded at the edge of the Seven Seas Lagoon, close to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, on Tuesday night.

Authorities recovered his body after a day-long search.

It was found relatively unscathed near the point where he was taken.

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DISTRAUGHT: His parents watched hopelessly as the alligator dragged their son away
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings told a press conference had earlier said was "no question" that the child was killed.

"Our ultimate goal is to try to bring some closure to the family by recovering their loved one," Mr Williamson told reporters.

“Our thoughts and our prayers are with the Graves family during this time of unthinkable sadness.

“Matt has served on our Chamber Board since 2013. We stand ready to assist him, his wife and family as they grieve the loss of Lane.”

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RECOVERED: Police had earlier found his body in the lake

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MESSAGES: His father's workplace have sent a message of condolence

The family had been staying at one of the most expensive hotels in the Disney resort.

Witnesses claim that the parents had set up a play pen 20-30 yards from the shoreline while the hotel hosted a movie night on the beach.