Mother leaves three children, including a one-month-old, unattended in the car for 50 minutes in 90-degree heat.

This incident did occur in San Antonio, a mother left her three children, including a one-month-old, unattended in a car for nearly 50 minutes while she was shopping. The temperature outside was around 97 degrees Fahrenheit, and the car’s air conditioning was off. Fortunately, a passerby noticed the children and helped rescue them. The mother, Angela Garza-Amador, is facing charges of abandoning and endangering a child.

A mother left her three children, including a one-month-old, unattended in a car for 50 minutes while temperatures in San Antonio reached the 90s

She says she didn't know she was shopping that long. pic.twitter.com/fBh3IYMm81

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It’s a stark reminder of the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, especially during the summer. If you ever see a child alone in a car, it’s crucial to call 911 immediately.

Sources:

www.kens5.com/article/news/local/woman-behind-viral-video-of-three-children-saved-from-inside-hot-car-speaks-out-san-antoinio/273-a188d127-8a52-4837-b92e-72aa8d8547c5

www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-viral-video-good-samaritan-saves-children-from-hot-car-mother-shopping-33-year-old-angela-garza-amador-facing-charges/273-a352adc9-1bc8-4be2-a011-6377b67a512f

www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/06/30/woman-faces-charges-after-leaving-three-children-alone-inside-turned-off-vehicle-sapd-says/