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Police rescue dehydrated toddler trapped in locked car in eastern Slovakia

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Police officers in Štítnik, a town in eastern Slovakia, rescued a 22-month-old child who had been trapped inside a locked vehicle for more than 90 minutes. The toddler was found in a dehydrated and distressed state, prompting officers to break the car window to free the child. The incident highlights the dangers of leaving young children unattended in vehicles, particularly during warmer weather when temperatures inside cars can rise rapidly to life-threatening levels.

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