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Saugeen Shores Police save child from locked car

Saugeen Shores Police had to break a car window in an effort to save a child who had accidentally been locked inside a vehicle. 

The parent of the child contacted police immediately after realizing that the doors had locked, and officers attended the residential address around 5:30pm yesterday. 

Police responded rapidly due to the 31 degree temperature and Heat Warning in place. 

Police were able to break a window and unlock the car.

EMS attended and ensured the child was healthy and no injuries were reported.

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