NORTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A 6-year-old girl who was reported missing in Norton Friday afternoon has died, according to police.
Norton Police said the girl, living with autism, was reported missing around 2:30 p.m. by her parents.
Norton and state police responded and deployed dive teams and rescue boats in Barrowsville Pond which is behind the girl’s house.
“When they entered the water, they were in there for approximately 12 minutes and then we were able to locate the victim,” said Simmons/Norton Fire Chief Shawn Simmons.
Rescue crews attempted CPR and rushed her into an ambulance.
Norton Police Chief Brian Clark announced at a press conference the young girl was pronounced dead at the hospital.
“It’s sad, she’s a little girl…” said Chief Clark. “A lot of police officers, firefighters that responded have children… We’re really said that this happened.”
People who live nearby say it’s tragic to see a pond so beloved by their neighborhood claim the life of a child.
“It’s a sad day in Norton,” said Carol Sheehan who lives nearby. “We never like to hear this type of thing… it’s very sad.”
As of now, police say they do not believe there was any foul play involved and the case is still under investigation.
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