NE - Mother left 3-month old in hot car while she went horseback riding - August 26, 2024

[Clearsky]

Mother Arrested After Allegedly Leaving 3-Month-Old in Hot Car While She Rode Horse at Fair

Cara Dugan, 40, allegedly left her 3-month-old baby alone in her pickup truck while she attended a county fair in Nebraska, authorities said.

people.com

Cara Dugan, 40, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Merrick County Fairgrounds, the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Authorities were called to the county fair around 1:30 p.m. after an infant had reportedly been left unattended in a car.

 

[borndem]

Thank goodness someone found the child in the vehicle. Thank goodness this 3-month-old was found in time.
Glad the little one is away from the mother, and glad the mother has been charged with felony child abuse. Grrrrr.

 

[LadyL]

she looks quizzical in her mugshot, like she doesn't understand why she's arrested, like she's amused by it

her FB:

Facebook

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[borndem]

Yes, indeed, felony child abuse. SMH.

 

[TristanP]

So fortunate that people heard the baby and got help before she died!

 

[borndem]

So fortunate that people heard the baby and got help before she died!

You said it, @TristanP -- this tender little is probably fast asleep, warm, and in a safe place.