Thread: Gator eats 2 year old boy at Disney World beach

Disney gator attack witness: It happened in 30 seconds

Dewayne Bevil Elyssa Cherney

Disney gator attack witness: It happened in 30 seconds

A witness to the alligator attack on a 2-year-old near a Disney hotel described the commotion as the family began screaming for help.

Bill Wilson of New Harmony, Ind., was sitting on the balcony of his room at the Grand Floridian on the resort's beach area Tuesday evening.

At first he said he thought a fight broke out.

"I looked over and here comes one of the lifeguards. He said 'Everybody get out of the water. The mother was there and she was frantic, running up and down looking."

Everything unfolded in less than 30 seconds, he said. A minute later, the alligator was gone.

Wilson said he had seen the group walking near the water's edge and noted it was very dark at that site. They weren't standing under a light, he said.

The attack was near one of the resort pools' splash pad play area.

Wilson said response was quick from Disney personnel and first responders. He saw helicopters, fire department members, lifeguards, pontoon boats at work.

"Disney did every damn thing they could do to help," he said. Hotel guests were not notified of the situation Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, he said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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