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WEBSTER, Fla. - A baby who deputies say was supposed to be dropped off at daycare was found dead inside a vehicle at a middle school in Florida last week.
Investigators say they were called to South Sumter Middle School shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday because a deceased infant was found inside a vehicle.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, a 15-month-old baby had been unintentionally left unattended inside a motor vehicle at the school.
Investigators say the baby was with a family member and was supposed to be dropped off at a daycare center, but the relative forgot the baby was there and went into the middle school.
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Later that day, investigators say the baby was found dead inside the vehicle.
The sheriff’s office, the medical examiner’s office and the state attorney’s office are investigating.
In a social media post, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office stated, ‘This is a tragic situation and our hearts go out to the family of the child.’
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