A mother is under investigation after leaving her young daughter alone in a hot car for nearly two hours on a 90°F day. Witnesses noticed the child was distressed and called the police.
Officers found the girl inside the car without air conditioning, mildly dehydrated. The mother said she was gone briefly, but gym footage showed otherwise. Thankfully, the child wasn’t seriously hurt.
Child Protective Services is involved, and legal action may follow. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter laws and more awareness about the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars.
Experts warn that even minutes alone in a hot car can be deadly and urge caregivers to stay vigilant.
