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UPDATE FRI 4:30PM – Four-year-old Travis Stratton, reported missing from his Castaic home early Friday afternoon, was pronounced dead at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital after being found at the bottom of a neighbor’s swimming pool on Black Oak Lane, a short distance away from his home on The Old Road.

 

blackoaklaneUPDATE FRI 3:45PM – Missing child retrieved from swimming pool, being rushed to Henry Mayo, condition unknown.

 

Original story

[KHTS] – A missing 4-year-old autistic child is being sought by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies.

The child, named Travis Stratton, was last seen heading northbound on The Old Road, near Castaic.

He was last seen in the 32500 block of The Old Road. He went missing around 2 p.m., according to Sheriff’s Station officials.

The child has reddish-blond hair, and he was wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and jeans with brown and orange boots.

He was last seen about 1 p.m.

The child reportedly does not always respond to his name – but he is very active and likes to climb.

 

 

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  1. I hope they find the little guy….I have a son with autism, and is a runner…Sheriff’s were outstanding in looking for my kiddo who ran off his bus last year in August over in Valencia!!!

  2. Michelle Lea Michelle Lea says:

    Hope they find him quick. my daughter has autism also.

  3. Hope he is listed in the Special Needs Registry. It helps law enforcement respond more quickly by having a photo and other info. http://www.santa-clarita.com/snr

  4. OMG! I know this family and the boy.

  5. Please pray for the Strattons…..

  6. Prayers go to the family that this boy would be found and safely.

  7. Prayers go to the family that this boy would be found and safely.

  8. its not time for correction Kevin Walker geeze!

  9. its not time for correction Kevin Walker geeze!

  10. SHARED to hop, I mean help!

  11. SHARED to hop, I mean help!

  12. I shared and reposted!

  13. I shared and reposted!

  14. FRI – MISSING CHILD – UPDATE for everybody who’s out looking for him: He likes to climb. Fences, trees, etc. => http://owl.li/uQnki

  15. FRI – MISSING CHILD – UPDATE for everybody who’s out looking for him: He likes to climb. Fences, trees, etc. => http://owl.li/uQnki

  16. OMG! How scary. Sharing now.

  17. OMG! How scary. Sharing now.

  18. Sharing!! Prayers that he is found soon

  19. Sharing!! Prayers that he is found soon

  20. Jamiane Cook Jamiane Cook says:

    According to that last link, he was found in a swimming pool and being taken to HMNMH at 3:45. Update?

  21. Jamiane Cook Jamiane Cook says:

    According to that last link, he was found in a swimming pool and being taken to HMNMH at 3:45. Update?

  22. Ohhh nooo! Please pray for him

  23. Ohhh nooo! Please pray for him

  24. FRI 3:45PM – MISSING CASTAIC CHILD RETRIEVED FROM SWIMMING POOL, BEING RUSHED TO HENRY MAYO, CONDITION UNKNOWN

  25. FRI 3:45PM – MISSING CASTAIC CHILD RETRIEVED FROM SWIMMING POOL, BEING RUSHED TO HENRY MAYO, CONDITION UNKNOWN

  26. jopalis says:

    Why no amber alert??? I live in the area and saw nothing!

  27. DesiRee says:

    Please pray for this family

  28. Praying times a million!!!

  29. FRI – The update we don’t want to give you ……. Castaic Child Found in Pool; Pronounced Dead => http://owl.li/uQr9x

  30. Nadya Limon Nadya Limon says:

    This is so sad my heart aches for his family my god bless his soul… ❤❤

  31. Lisa Lisa Lisa Lisa says:

    Very sad! Thoughts and prayers to the family!

  32. Channel 5 News announced he is deceased. :-( Too close to home.

  33. No! RIP Angel! ❤️

  34. So sad for this family! RIP little angel boy

  35. So so sad. My prayers and condolences for the family. Rip little angel! :(

  36. Deb Rice Deb Rice says:

    So sad when a child dies.

  37. Is he dead or only missing

  38. Sory I saw the notice. Is so sad

  39. How did he end up in a pool when his last known location was heading north on the old road?

  40. Ann Moore Ann Moore says:

    Ugh…. Last SEEN… So sad. Where were his parents??

  41. Collin Riley Collin Riley says:

    Seen, not scene damnit

  42. Our hearts out to Mr Stratern & his family! We’re so sorry for your loss! It is a very sad time.

  43. Oh man… This is so sad.. Not to be harsh or ask the obvious.. But where were the parents?? This is so upsetting

  44. candice Dempsey says:

    Rest in peace baby boy! I’m so sorry you’re life ended so tragically :'(

  45. Rest in peace baby boy! I’m so sorry your life ended so tragically :'(

  46. My heart goes out to them. I have a friend whose little guy would escape. It took a while to block all escape routes because he was so clever he’d find a new one. Please don’t blame. It’s so sad.

  47. So sad. Becky Gibson now I know why you keep bubba so close. Read all

  48. Becky Gibson Becky Gibson says:

    That is exactly why Kristen Stringfellow :)Children with Autism are known to wonder and they are attracted to water. My heart breaks for his family. Prayers for them.

  49. Anne Engelke Anne Engelke says:

    Prayers for the family and Travis

  50. Fatin says:

    This is such a sad story. My prayers to the family. God rest his soul.

  51. Melissa Orr says:

    Sorry for this little guy. Story affected me deeply. Please don’t hurt these parents anymore than they already are. You can’t judge what you don’t know.

  52. This is SOOO heartbreaking!

  53. Robyn Lee: Unbelievable. Blaming the grieving parents who don’t get the chance to put their baby to sleep tonight. We don’t know what happened. Let’s circle around this family, provide meals, prayers and comfort…. leave your “obvious” conclusions at the door.

  54. Laura Pearson says:

    Thanks Brendie, how right you are. I do know this family. The grandparents have custody of the 2 autistic boys 3 & 4. The grandparents are amazing, the kids have been a handful. They have done everything to make this place safe. 10 foot fences in the back yard, locks on all doors and all cupboards. Grandparents that have worked hard with the schools the boys attend! This is truly a tragedy but more a same that the media and individuals jump to conclusions when a child is involved. That is why it is called an accident. A meal chap will be start and the community that knows this family will surround them with help and support <3

  55. Laura Pearson says:

    Whoops…. shame that the media….and…. meal chain

  56. Very sad! I’m saying prayers for the family !

  57. Cathy Keck Cathy Keck says:

    May his family find peace and I wish Travis RIP.

  58. MacroView says:

    Horrible tragedy.

    Is there not a law requiring fences and locked gates around swimming pools to avert just such a disaster?

  59. Fred Arnold says:

    Wonderful Military Family. God Bless the the little boy and the Stratton Family.

  60. Camryn Lee Camryn Lee says:

    I agree with Robyn…. How the hell did that happen? 100% the parents fault Brendie. Nobody else’s.

    • Laura Pearson says:

      Really Camyrn, you are with your children 100% of the time? The parents are gone the grandparents have the children and they have done everything they can to keep the kids safe. 10′ gates and locks on all the doors and cupboards in the hose. I remember when my kids were that old I didn’t sit by them when they slept, and I did go to the bathroom without them, and sometimes let them play in the yard without sitting out there. No fault, it was an accident…

  61. Camryn Lee Camryn Lee says:

    Or whoever was supposed to be watching the little guy

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