ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Johns County community has created a GoFundMe for the family of a seven-year-old autistic girl who recently drowned.
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Adalyn Laymon, an autistic and nonverbal child, drowned in a pond near her home on Tuesday, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
A spokesperson said a firefighter and deputy found her underneath the water – not far from the shore. They immediately began CPR and rushed her to the hospital, but she later passed away.
Read: ‘It’s devastating to all of us:’ St. Johns County family mourns the loss of their 7-year-old girl
According to the GoFundMe page, donations will help the family with funeral expenses.
There is a current goal of $25,000.
You can donate here.
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