Orillia OPP are issuing warnings after they rescued a child trapped inside a hot vehicle this morning.
It happened just before 11…the child was showing signs of distress when they were rescued.
Police warn it is not uncommon for children to enter vehicles and become locked inside while playing. Animals frequently hit the lock buttons inside vehicles while owners are attempting to enter in through a secondary door. While both these scenarios seem unlikely, the Orillia OPP say they frequently encounter them.
Even on a mild day, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise rapidly posing a serious risk of heatstroke, brain damage, or death. Within 10 minutes, the interior of a car can become 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature, even with windows slightly open leaving children and pets highly vulnerable.
Police say the solution is simple – Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle – even for a short time.
If you see a child or pet alone in a hot car, call 911 immediately.
