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Deputy rescues sweating toddler in hot car with temperatures above 90 degrees outside
By Amanda Alvarado at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy rescued a toddler who was left in a hot car while temperatures outside were over 90 degrees.According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Hulsey responded to a 911 call after witnesses reported a small child was alone in a parked vehic...
Key takeaway According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Hulsey responded to a 911 call after witnesses reported a small child was alone in a parked vehicle.
Why this matters in The Midland
The recent rescue of a toddler from a hot car in Clark County, Washington, serves as a stark warning for Midland residents, who are no strangers to scorching temperatures. With summer temperatures in the Permian Basin often reaching well over 100 degrees, the risk of vehicular heatstroke is ever-present. The fact that a car can become dangerously hot within minutes, even with a window cracked, is a crucial reminder for parents and caregivers in our community. As Midlanders frequent local parks and grocery stores, it's essential to be vigilant and report any instances of children or pets left unattended in vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's statistic of 31 child deaths from vehicular heatstroke in 2025 is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of such oversights. By staying informed and looking out for one another, Midland residents can help prevent such tragedies from occurring in our own community.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy rescued a toddler who was left in a hot car while temperatures outside were over 90 degrees.According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Hulsey responded to a 911 call after witnesses reported a small child was alone in a parked vehic...
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