Autistic Boy Found Deceased in Pond After Being Reported Missing
A 5-year-old boy diagnosed with autism was discovered deceased in a pond behind his family's apartment in the Greater Northdale area of Hillsborough County, Florida. The discovery followed a search initiated by the boy's father who reported him missing after…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 7, 2026 —
A 5-year-old boy, who had been diagnosed with autism, was found deceased in a pond located behind his family’s apartment complex. The incident occurred in the Greater Northdale area of Hillsborough County, Florida.
The discovery followed an alert from the boy’s father, who reported him missing. According to the father, he initiated a search after noticing a broken patio screen at their residence.
Details regarding the exact timeline of events leading to the discovery or the circumstances surrounding the broken patio screen were not immediately available. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly investigating the incident. No further information regarding the cause of death or other contributing factors has been released.
Story summarized from the original created by By Natanya Friedheim, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
