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12-year-old with autism accidentally drowned in a nearby lake by her Fulshear home

FULSHEAR, Texas – The search for a missing 12-year-old with autism in Fulshear has resulted in a tragic ending after police say she accidentally drowned.

According to the Fulshear Police Department, Aisha Adebayo was last seen on a house camera late Wednesday night walking away from her home in the 29800 block of Aaron River Trail in Fort Bend County, just west of Houston.

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The search extended into the morning hours involving law enforcement and community members. KPRC 2 reporter T.J. Parker also was out at the scene, as dozens of concerned citizens assisted in the search.

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However, as of 5:45 a.m., Fulshear authorities confirmed with deep sorrow that Aisha had tragically passed away.

“It is with great sadness that we provide an update on the search for Aisha Adebayo,” the Fulshear PD said. “She was found and tragically had accidentally drowned in a nearby lake by her home. Our hearts are heavy with grief for Aisha and her family. We deeply appreciate everyone who helped in the search and shared the information. Please keep Aisha’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”


About the Authors
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T.J. Parker joined KPRC 2 in June 2023 and is happy to be back in Houston. Before coming back to the Lone Star State, T.J. was a reporter in Miami at WSVN Channel 7. There he covered all things up and down the south Florida coast.

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Historian, educator, writer, expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer, essayist, film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar. Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue.

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