‘Forgotten’ baby found dead in vehicle at Florida middle school: SCSO

WEBSTER, Fla. – A baby who deputies said should have been left at daycare was found dead in a vehicle at a middle school. Florida last week.

Investigators say they were called to South Sumter Middle School shortly after 4:15 p.m. Friday for a dead baby found inside a vehicle.

According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, a 15-month-old baby was accidentally left unattended inside a motor vehicle at school.

Investigators said the baby was with a family member and was supposed to be dropped off at a day care, but the relative forgot the baby was there and went to the middle school.

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Later that day, investigators said the baby was found dead in the vehicle.

The sheriff’s office, coroner’s office and state attorney’s office are continuing the investigation.

“This is a tragic situation and our hearts go out to the child’s family,” the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.

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