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Missing 5-year-old autistic boy found dead in pond
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandy Beard , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The child's parents had last seen him early in the morning, and a search of the home and surrounding area was conducted when he was found to be missing.
A tragic incident occurred in Florida, involving a young boy with autism. He was discovered deceased in a body of water. The child's parents had last seen him early in the morning, and a search of the home and surrounding area was conducted when he was found to be missing.
m. Authorities were notified after the parents searched the area and were unable to locate him. The circumstances of his disappearance are still being reported, with a hole found in a screen at the back of the home.
Further details about this incident are available from the source, including the events leading up to the discovery of the boy's body.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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