Child with Autism Rescued from Water in Gwinnett County

On March 24, Gwinnett County Police officers and community members rescued an 8-year-old child with autism who went missing near Steve Reynolds Boulevard. The child was found clinging to a branch in the water and was pulled to safety by Master Police Officer J. Serrano and a civilian. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services evaluated the child for hypothermia and transported them to a local hospital. The child did not suffer serious injuries. For autism-related family resources and to join Logan’s List, contact the Gwinnett County Police Behavioral Health Unit at [email protected] or 770-513-5436.

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