Overview

• The incident occurred on May 1, 2025, around 5 PM on Emilio e Manuel street in Santiago's O Restollal neighborhood.
• The mother accidentally left the car keys in the ignition, causing the vehicle to lock with her nine-month-old baby inside.
• Emergency services, including 112 Galicia, Policía Local, and Bomberos de Santiago, coordinated a rapid response to the scene.
• Firefighters used specialized tools and wedges to unlock the car door without causing any damage to the vehicle.
• The baby was unharmed and calm throughout the rescue, which was completed in under ten minutes, reuniting the child with the relieved mother.