The Brief
- An 8-year-old child with autism was found in the water after running from home.
- An officer and a civilian entered the water to rescue the child clinging to a branch.
- The child was treated for possible hypothermia but did not suffer serious injuries.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Police in Gwinnett County say an 8-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder was rescued from a body of water after running away from home last week.
What we know:
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, officers responded March 24 to a report of a missing child who is nonverbal. Authorities said the child had left the home, prompting an urgent search due to the child’s known attraction to water and the presence of a nearby waterway.…