Autistic Boy Rescued from Pond for Second Time by Police

Child Rescued from Pond

• 🚨 Police officers located a 6-year-old autistic boy, identified as Coco, in a pond.
• 💡 Coco was found with his chest above the water, approximately 30 feet from the shore.
• 🥶 The water was noted to be very cold, and the child was shivering.

Rescue and Reassurance

• 🤝 Officers approached Coco calmly, introducing themselves and reassuring him that he was okay.
• 🩹 He was brought out of the water and officers offered him a blanket and a place in a car with the heat on.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Coco's father arrived at the scene, and the fire department was called to check on the child's well-being.

Background and Safety Concerns

• 🏊 This marks the second time Coco has been rescued from a pond, with the first incident occurring in August 2024.
• 🌱 Following the initial rescue, Coco began swim lessons.
• ⚠️ Police have advised the family to improve safety measures at home due to Coco's known attraction to water.