DRAMATIC VIDEO: 6-year-old Florida boy found in chest-deep water on Christmas Day after escaping home
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DRAMATIC VIDEO: 6-year-old Florida boy found in chest-deep water on Christmas Day after escaping home
Updated: 1:10 PM PST Dec 29, 2025
A 6-year-old Florida boy with autism was rescued from a pond after escaping from his home on Christmas Day, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said that this was the second consecutive year the boy had been rescued from a pond.In 2024, the boy was rescued from a pond near his Deltona neighborhood during the summer, according to VSO. He was rescued for the second time this year on Christmas Day, after being found in chest-deep water in a nearby pond. He was found cold but unharmed, according to VSO.Deputies said the boy has autism, is nonverbal, and is known to be attracted to water. After the first rescue incident, VSO said the boy started swimming lessons. Deputies said they discussed with the family ways to enhance safety at home and emphasized the importance of having the child wear his AngelSense tracker at all times.
A 6-year-old Florida boy with autism was rescued from a pond after escaping from his home on Christmas Day, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said that this was the second consecutive year the boy had been rescued from a pond.
In 2024, the boy was rescued from a pond near his Deltona neighborhood during the summer, according to VSO.
He was rescued for the second time this year on Christmas Day, after being found in chest-deep water in a nearby pond. He was found cold but unharmed, according to VSO.
Deputies said the boy has autism, is nonverbal, and is known to be attracted to water.
After the first rescue incident, VSO said the boy started swimming lessons.
Deputies said they discussed with the family ways to enhance safety at home and emphasized the importance of having the child wear his AngelSense tracker at all times.