A toddler was rescued from a parked car after spending more than seven hours locked inside.
Footage shows an officer lifting the two-year-old out of a rear window and carrying him into a police van.
Locals alerted authorities after hearing persistent crying and banging coming from the vehicle, which had been parked on the street since early in the morning.
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Police arrived at the scene in Bogotá, Colombia, but were unable to contact or locate the car’s owner.
They had to force open the window to get the boy out on Wednesday (12 Nov).
“The child was sweating, his face red, and he wouldn’t stop crying. It was a distressing situation,” an anonymous witness told local media.
When rescued, the boy showed signs of dehydration, stress, and prolonged exposure to heat, as reported by Need To Know.
He received first aid before being handed over to the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare, which is now assessing his physical and mental health, as well as his family environment.
The vehicle has been impounded as part of the investigation.
Authorities are working to locate his parents or guardians, who could face charges of child abuse and neglect.
Lt Col Norberto Caro said the rescued boy is “currently in a specialised centre for minors”.
He also warned: “Under no circumstances should we leave our children unattended, especially in cars. This can cause serious health problems and put their life and safety at risk.”
The District Department of Security, Public Order, and Justice added: “At present, the parents have not come forward before any authority, so the identity of the child remains unknown.”
