Fort Gordon authorities have found the body of a missing child in the bottom of a lake.
According to a statement from the post, the body of 7-year-old Hannah Ross was recovered this afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m. from Soil Erosion Lake behind her home.
Almost 24 hours before, Fort Gordon authorities had asked local officers for help in finding her.
Deputies got the call around 7:30 p.m. from Fort Gordon authorities who said the girl was last seen around 6:40 p.m. in a wooded area around Cypress Circle on base.
FORT GORDON, GA – Fort Gordon is sad to announce the tragic loss of 7 year old Hannah Ross whose lifeless body was recovered this afternoon, Sunday, 29 April at approximately 3:15 p.m. from Soil Erosion Lake, behind her home at Fort Gordon. A search had been on going around the clock since Hannah was reported to have wondered away from her home Saturday evening at around 6:45 p.m.
We appreciate the teamwork displayed by hundreds of volunteers who went into action immediately, to include the Columbia and Richmond County Sheriff’s office, their K-9 units, their rescue dive teams, as well as the dive team of the Georgia State Patrol, SWAT Division. The leaders and Families of Fort Gordon thank them so much for their generous support. The level of cooperation that was displayed is a testimony to the strong and unique relationship that exists between Fort Gordon and our surrounding communities. Our prayers go out to the Family.
So do I, Swimmer. I can't imagine how terrified her parents must be.
We are heading back out this morning. Please pray for this family.
Getalife, getalife. What horrible things to say when you don't know anything about the circumstances.
Aiken & Columbia Counties have a bracelet/anklet that those with autism and alzheimers can wear that has a gps locator. In this situation they can be located immediately. Richmond County needs this system also. I pray this child will be found safely. It is so hard staying on top of an active child with autism. I pray for this family.
Prayers for this family! Let's offer compassion at this time and not judgement. I imagine this family is beating themselves up over something they had little to no control over. God bless them during this time of uncertainty.
Wow,
Reallly gwtalife, take your own advice and GET A LIFE. Don't Sunday morning quarterback such a tragic and tense situation. having a autistic child isn't like having one that is not. My niece has a masters in autistic education and these children are different . I think in this situation it is best to pray and support this military family who stand the wall of freedom so others don't have to, and for all those capable to attend the search so she may be found and this family can be restored and at peace . I pray she is found safe and soon and I pray comfort for her family until she is. I also wish to thank all who are helping with the search. That gwtalife is what we in the s
CSRA call support , not judgement.
This child used to have a monitor but it got broke on the move to Augusta and they were having trouble getting another one issued. So again, just don't jump to conclusions on this case. Sometimes bad things happen and no one is to blame. Just pray little Hannah is found. Every moment she is gone means the outcome could be devastating.
Oh my, I just got word on this but I would not repeat it until confirmed because I don't know what the rules are on something like this.
hi guys,my name is steven,i live in blythe ga and i live in front of the gate closest to blythe i was wondering where that circle thing is i think its right behinde my house im 13 and go in those woods everyday dont think that im goin onto fort gordon i just go trailing with my bike and walking point is i wanted to no so i can have a thought of what im lookin for thx
I got the same news scoopdedoop64. They didn't put the monitor info in the news. I was just saying that is someone's first thought when things like this happen. Sad day.
nirvona and scoop, I understand what y'all are saying, but can y'all give us just alittle more...just something?? We are obviously very concerned. I'm thinking the worst. God be all involved.
They didn't put the word out officially. But someone was found in the lake was the word I got. No other details were given. I am assuming they will be having a official press conference.
Yes they did find her and I am sorry I couldn't give more info. I just didn't want to say something in an irresponsible manner. But that said, I just have a heavy heart for this family and little girl. May they find God's peace in this hour.
Around 1500 hrs my family and I was headed on post from Tobacco Road, Gate 5, the line going out the gate was back up look like as far as the Child Care Center. So we turn back around at the gate. Just now on WRDW tv news the child was found at the bottom of the lake. Pls people who are reading this msg let us pray for this family and thank God that His lovely child have been found by the authorities.
Prayers for this family and little Hannah. May the grace of God be with you.
May the Good Lord give the family the strength that they now need to overcome this terrible tragedy - and cherish the memory of this precious little girl forever.
And let's not forget the many, many volunteers who searched for this little girl. And I pray for the dive team who actually found her. This must be so hard for all of them also. At least the misery of not knowing is over. I am so sorry.
This is horrible... tragic loss for sure... Sorry for the loss.....
I can't add to anything that has already been said. Terrible, just terrible. It breaks your heart just thinking about it.
May God bless her soul, and give comfort to the family.
Poor angel. RIP, and may God comfort her family.
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