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Deputies break car window after 4-month-old found alone in vehicle
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandy Beard , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 4, 2026
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Key points A recent incident involved a 4-month-old baby found locked in a car with the windows up. Deputies in Texas are warning against leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles.
Deputies in Texas are warning against leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles. A recent incident involved a 4-month-old baby found locked in a car with the windows up. The baby was rescued by a deputy who broke the car window and was not injured.
In a separate incident, a dog was left in a parked vehicle on a hot day and did not survive. Bystanders attempted to help the dog with ice and water. Arrests were made in both cases.
Further details on these incidents are available from the source. The warnings come as the country experiences severe heat, highlighting the importance of not leaving vulnerable individuals or animals in vehicles.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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