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Handworkers rescue 10-month-old from sun-heated car in Nürtingen

Nearby tradesmen retrieved the keys through a slightly open window before emergency services arrived.

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Overview

  • The infant’s 30-year-old mother left her car parked in the sun and accidentally locked her 10-month-old inside by forgetting the keys.
  • Tradesmen working nearby noticed the boy trapped and fished the keys through a slightly opened window to unlock the car.
  • Fire brigade and police arrived after the child had been freed and confirmed he was unharmed.
  • Authorities have not determined how long the child remained alone or why the mother briefly exited the vehicle.
  • The incident highlights the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles and the importance of community intervention.