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Corona Officers Break Window to Free Overheated Infant from Locked Car

The Corona Police Department is investigating the incident, issuing a warning against leaving children unattended in parked vehicles.

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Overview

  • Officers responded to a June 17 call in Corona, Calif., finding a baby alone in a parked car with the engine off and windows rolled up.
  • Body camera and aerial footage show police smashing a side window to rescue the infant from an estimated 110°F interior.
  • Outdoor temperatures reached 96°F that day, but inside temperatures can surge to deadly levels within minutes.
  • The baby received immediate medical attention at the scene and appeared stable after the rescue.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging caregivers to remain vigilant about hot-car dangers.