Images released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Florida show a 5-year-old girl with autism. The girl had left her home on foot and got lost in a swampy area near the city of Tampa.

She was rescued by a passing motorist and taken to a local hospital where she was treated for minor injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery and will be released from the hospital in the next few days. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org.