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Body of missing Florida boy, 2, found in pond

Posted at 8:55 PM, Apr 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-28 07:05:58-04

Officials in Central Florida said they have found the body of missing 2-year-old in water about 150 yards from his home.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office dispatchers received a 911 call around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday that Clayton Foskey had wandered away from his home on Chenwood Avenue in Hudson, Fla.

The sheriff's office said they took immediate action to locate the toddler. Around 60 deputies were aided by a marine unit, agriculture unit, multiple K9 units and aerial support.

Deputies were also assisted by Hernando County deputies, New Port Richey police officers, Pasco Fire Rescue firefighters and the Missing Adbucted Child Team.

Around 10:47 p.m., K9 team found the body of Clayton in about 4 feet of water approximately 15 feet from the shore of the water after spotting a small footprint by the shore.