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Missing 5-year-old autistic boy found dead in pond
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandy Beard , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The child, who was non-verbal, was reported missing from his home in Hillsborough County.
A tragic incident occurred in Florida, where a 5-year-old autistic boy was found dead. The child, who was non-verbal, was reported missing from his home in Hillsborough County. He was last seen by his parents early in the morning, and when one of them woke up later, a hole was found in the back screen.
After searching the area, authorities were called, and the child was discovered in a pond. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the timeline of events and the investigation by Hillsborough County deputies.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in Florida, where a 5-year-old autistic boy was found dead. The child, who was non-verbal, was reported missing from his home in Hillsborough County. He was last seen by…
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