'Such a sweet little guy': Body of 6-year-old autistic boy in Virginia found in nearby pond

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'Such a sweet little guy': Body of 6-year-old autistic boy in Virginia found in nearby pond
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A 6-year-old, nonverbal, and autistic boy with Down syndrome was found dead in a pond after wandering from his family in Buckingham County, Virginia, Sunday night.

Landon “Waldy” Raber’s family said they found his body around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, according to the Toga Volunteer Fire Department.

“He was such a sweet little guy,” family friend Daniel Fisher said of Raber. “I know the Lord is holding him close right now.” The AWARE Foundation, an organization that supports families of missing persons, added that his body was found in a nearby pond. UPDATE: They found Landon’s body in a small pond located on the property around 6 am 💔😭 Please keep the family in your prayers 💔 #TheAWAREFoundation pic.twitter.

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