Car with front window broken - file photo - not from current report.
Car with front window broken - File Photo - Not from current report.

Lakewood Child Rescued After Being Left in Hot Car in Howell

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July 12, 2024
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HOWELL, NJ – Police and EMTs rescued a child after being notified they were left in a hot car on a blistering day this week in Howell Township.

In a life-saving rescue in Howell, a young child from Lakewood was left unattended in a hot car for over an hour while their mother was shopping at a local mall. The child, found in a state of distress and soaked in sweat, was fortunately rescued without long-term harm.

Responders from Hatzolah and the Howell Police Department arrived immediately after being alerted. They found the child struggling in the overheated vehicle. Medical personnel provided immediate care, and the child was reported to be stable following the incident.

At this time, it is unknown whether any charges were filed against the mother.

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