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Child locked in a car: call 911
If you see a child alone in a locked car, NHTSA says to act immediately and call 911. A child in distress from heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled. (source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
NHTSA says a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's, and heatstroke begins at a core temperature of about 104 degrees. (source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Do not wait for a locksmith in that situation. Call 911 first.
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- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Child Heatstroke Prevention: Prevent Hot Car Deaths (checked October 30, 2026)
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