A two-year-old drowned Thursday night in the New Hope community, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened in the area of Ed Spears Road at about 6 p.m.

Deputies were called to the scene following reports of a missing child.

Upon arrival, first responders located the child unresponsive in a body of water, according to the sheriff’s office.

The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sheriff’s office spokesman Brent Patterson said there is no indication of foul play.

The child’s body has been turned over to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy.

“The Madison County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family during this tragic time,” the office said in a statement.