Fence built around lake where alligator snatched toddler at Disney

(WFTV)

Guests at the Grand Floridian at Disney noticed Friday afternoon a fence has now been erected around the Seven Seas Lagoon.

It’s the same lake where an alligator, which witnesses said was 4 to 7 feet long, snatched Lane Graves, 2, from the shoreline on Wednesday.

The Lane family, who was visiting from Nebraska, was wading in the water when the attack happened.

Authorities said the father and mother both tried to wrestle the child from the gator, but it was too late.

At least six gators were removed from the pond after the boy was found.

Disney World also announced on Thursday that it would add alligator warning signs near all of its beaches. In the past, only "no swimming" signs were posted.

As of Friday afternoon, the beaches at Disney are still closed following Wednesday’s attack.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it is investigating the death of Graves, as well as whether the agency captured the alligator responsible for the attack.

"As a father myself, it's hard to imagine what the family of Lane Graves is going through. On behalf of the entire Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, we grieve together with Lane's family, and we offer our continued support now and forever. They are now a part of our extended FWC family, and we will continue to stand with them." – Chairman Brian Yablonski