Emergency crews in Oakland, California were called for reports of a baby left unattended inside a hot car. When they arrived on scene, police found the child unresponsive.
Officers smashed the vehicle's window and pulled the baby to safety, only to realize that the baby was actually a lifelike doll.
“Although this incident did not involve a baby or small child, it was unknown at the time, and first responders’ number one priority is to ensure … safety,” a spokesman for Oakland Police told ABC News.
It's not clear why the doll was left inside the vehicle strapped to a car seat. Authorities have not said whether they have spoken to the owner.
Despite this one odd case, police are reminding people to report all incidents of children or animals being left unattended in vehicles.
“We encourage anyone who believes there is a dangerous situation such as this incident to contact emergency personnel so we can make that determination.”
File this one under creepy.
ABC News: Emergency Crews Smash Car Window to Rescue Baby, Find Lifelike Doll in Car Seat
ABC News: Emergency Crews Smash Car Window to Rescue Baby, Find Lifelike Doll in Car Seat
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