Autistic Girl Drowns in Pond, Push for Water Safety Measures
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Nine-year-old Jenny Din from Florence tragically drowned in a pond near her home, following a 24-hour search after she went missing. Jenny, who had autism, triggered an IAN Alert due to her condition. The incident echoes other local cases involving children with autism and water. Experts warn of the heightened risk of drowning for children with autism, with over 90% of deaths linked to water accidents. Search teams faced challenges in the deep, debris-filled pond. Groups like EmPath For Autism advocate for fences around public water bodies and recommend adaptive swim classes for children with autism.
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