A charity for children with autism in Doncaster describes Nyla as beautiful, deeply loved and non-verbal, noting that her loss deeply affects the community and underscores the fears parents of autistic children face.

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched to cover Nyla’s funeral costs and support her family, highlighting that she was autistic and non-verbal and died while not in her parents’ care.

Police are seeking information from the public, asking anyone with details to report online or call 101, citing incident number 198 of 30 March.

An extensive search with police drones and aircraft led to Nyla’s body being found in a golf course pond, and emergency responders were unable to revive her.

Emergency services conducted a large-scale search using drones and police aircraft before locating Nyla in the pond and pronouncing her deceased.

The charity launched an online fundraiser to help Nyla’s family with funeral costs and to provide support during this difficult time.

Seven-year-old Nyla May Bradshaw drowned in a pond at Owston Hall golf course in Doncaster after going missing in the Skellow area on Monday morning.

Tributes from Nyla’s mother describe her as a loving, joyful child who brought happiness to family and friends, expressing heartbreak at her loss.

Authorities confirmed Nyla was autistic and non-verbal and that she was not in her parents’ care at the time of the incident.

Family friends offer condolences as the investigation continues and questions surround the circumstances of the disappearance and death.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed Nyla’s death following the search and said the family has been informed and is receiving support from officers.

Officers and additional resources were deployed during the search, and the family is being supported by police.