Orlando Alligator Attack — Devastated Parents Speak Out

The grieving parents of the child who was snatched away by an alligator at a Disney World resort have issued their first statement on the tragedy — one day after the body of 2-year-old Lane Graves was found at the bottom of a swamp in the once-festive town of Orlando, Fla.

As reported by The National ENQUIRER, the heartbreaking tragedy was so horrific that Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings could only console the family by noting that little Lane's "body was found intact!" 

"Words cannot describe the shock and grief our family is experiencing over the loss of our son," wrote the grieving family, who were visiting Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa from their home in Elkhorn, Neb.

"We are devastated and ask for privacy during this extremely difficult time. To all of the local authorities and staff who worked tirelessly these past 24 hours, we express our deepest gratitude," the Graves said in the statement.

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger also issued his own statement, as THE ENQUIRER reported that the resort didn't have any of the "Alligator Warning" signs that are commonly found in nearby areas (as pictured here).

"As a parent and a grandparent," wrote Iger, "my heart goes out to the Graves family during this time of devastating loss. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I know everyone at Disney joins me in offering our deepest sympathies."