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Father forgets to bring son to daycare, later finds him dead in backseat during pickup, reports say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Akim Powell , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 30, 2026
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Key points Local authorities in Plantation were notified and responded to the scene, which was located at A World of Discovery Academy. A tragic incident occurred in Plantation, Florida, involving a father and his 18-month-old son.
A tragic incident occurred in Plantation, Florida, involving a father and his 18-month-old son. The father reportedly forgot his son in the backseat of his vehicle. Later, during daycare pickup, the father discovered his son deceased in the backseat.
Local authorities in Plantation were notified and responded to the scene, which was located at A World of Discovery Academy. Further details about this incident are available from the source, including the time officers were called to the scene. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KGNS.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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