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78-year-old woman accused of leaving child, dog in hot car while she was inside Home Depot
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shari Ryant, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The girl, who is 9 years old, was found to be in distress and was treated for possible heat-related illness.
A woman from South Carolina is facing charges related to a child's welfare. She allegedly left a young girl and a dog unattended in a vehicle. The girl, who is 9 years old, was found to be in distress and was treated for possible heat-related illness.
The woman, who is 78 years old, was taken into custody. Her actions are being investigated by local authorities. The incident occurred at a store location, where the woman had apparently gone inside while leaving the child and dog behind.
Further information about this incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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