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.