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Heartbroken father pays tribute to Noah Woods
Father of 3-year-old Noah Woods, who drowned in pond after running away from play area, describes him as 'sweetest and most innocent boy' after police find body.
In brief
Father of 3-year-old Noah Woods, who drowned in pond after running away from play area, describes him as 'sweetest and most innocent boy' after police find body. Noah Woods, a 3-year-old with autism, drowned in Decoy Pond after running away from play area; his father describes him as 'the sweetest and most innocent…
Noah Woods
Three-year-old Noah Woods disappeared from play area in Brantham, Suffolk.
Drowning risk
Children with autism face higher drowning risk due to sensory attraction to water.
Police find body
Suffolk Police recovered Noah's body in Decoy Pond after search.
Autism connection
Noah was non-verbal, partially deaf, and undergoing autism tests.
Community search
Hundreds joined search for Noah with police, coastguards, and firefighters.
Father's tribute
Father calls Noah 'the sweetest and most innocent boy with nothing but love to give'.
Community support
Over 400 bouquets of flowers and toys left at play area.
Search efforts
1,600 people registered for search with police portal.
Autism charity warning
Autism charities warn children with autism face higher drowning risks.
Family impact
Noah's family informed of death but body not formally identified.
Searchers' perspective
Retired painter Keith Shears spent seven hours searching for Noah.
Water safety
Decoy Pond is 150 yards across with shallow banks near water's edge.
Autism risk factors
Children with autism may have limited water safety skills and panic in water.
Family's grief
Father says 'no words to describe the pain of this loss'.
Community response
Brantham Parish Council thanked community for search efforts.
Financial aid
Just Giving appeal raised £31,000 for family from 2,200 donors.
Here's the gist
Noah Woods, a 3-year-old with autism, drowned in Decoy Pond after running away from play area; his father describes him as 'the sweetest and most innocent boy' after police recovered his body.
