Tuesday, March 31, 2026

“Tragic Drowning Claims Life of Autistic Girl, 7, at Golf Course”

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A young girl tragically passed away after drowning in a pond at Owston Hall golf course in Doncaster. The girl, identified as Nyla May Bradshaw, aged seven, was discovered following an extensive search and rescue operation on Monday morning. Nyla’s mother, Hayley Beardsley, shared a heartfelt tribute online, expressing the profound loss of their beloved daughter who brought immense joy and light to their lives. Family friend Charlotte described Nyla as a beautiful and cherished girl.

A fundraising campaign has been established on GoFundMe to assist the family with funeral expenses. The fundraiser highlights Nyla as a deeply loved autistic and non-verbal child who tragically drowned while not under parental care. The family is now grappling with the devastating loss and the responsibility of arranging her funeral.

Emergency services, including drones and police aircraft, were mobilized to locate Nyla after she was reported missing. The South Yorkshire Police confirmed the tragic incident, expressing condolences to the family during this difficult time.

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