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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office recovers body of missing 5-year-old from retention pond

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of a 5-year-old boy from a retention pond at an apartment complex on Friday. The discovery occurred hours after the child was reported missing from his home.

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Why It Matters

This incident concludes a search operation conducted by local law enforcement regarding a missing child in Hillsborough County.

Key Facts

  • A 5-year-old boy was reported missing from his home on Friday morning.
  • The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office initiated an intensive search for the child.
  • The child's body was found in a retention pond at a neighboring apartment complex.
  • The recovery occurred a few hours after the initial missing person report.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the search and recovery.”locationTampa“The city where the incident occurred.”locationNorthgreen at Carrollwood“The apartment complex where the child went missing and was found.”organizationHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the search and recovery.”