A seven-year-old girl described as a “sweet little girl” has been named after her body was discovered in a pond at Owston Hall golf course. Nyla May Bradshaw was found in the water on Monday morning following an extensive search operation in the Skellow area of Doncaster.
Emotional Family Tribute
Hayley Beardsley, Nyla’s mother, shared a heartfelt online tribute: “It breaks my heart to write this, but today we lost our beautiful daughter Nyla May Bradshaw at just seven years old. She was our whole world full of love, laughter, and the brightest smile that could light up any room. She brought so much joy into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her.”
She continued: “Our sweet little girl will be loved forever and never, ever forgotten. Forever 7 my girl, this isn’t goodbye – it’s an until we meet again. You have family up there who will look after you. You were too special for this earth. Run as free as you want now, my gorgeous girl.”
GoFundMe Details
A fundraising page set up in Nyla’s memory describes her as “a deeply loved little girl—autistic and non-verbal—who brought so much light and love to those around her. Her sudden and devastating loss has left her family in unimaginable shock and heartbreak.”
Police Statement
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed: “On Monday, March 30, officers responded to the death of a child in Doncaster. At 9.50am, a report was made that a child had gone missing in the Skellow area of the city. Officers and additional resources including police drones and the police aircraft were deployed.”
“Following an extensive search, the child was located in a pond on Owston Hall golf course. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, they were pronounced deceased. The child’s family has been informed and is being supported by our officers. The thoughts of everybody at South Yorkshire Police are with them at this devastating time.”
