A local child was rescued today after a vehicle window had to be broken when the youngster was reportedly left inside during dangerously hot temperatures, Askonim told TLS.

Fortunately, the child was removed in time and was not seriously injured.

Authorities and Chaveirim are reminding parents that even when outside temperatures are in the low 80s, the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly climb well above 130 degrees within minutes – creating potentially fatal conditions Ch’v for children.

Children should never be left inside a vehicle, even briefly while running errands, as distractions can happen unexpectedly.

Parents are also urged to always keep vehicle doors locked. In some cases, children can climb into unattended vehicles on their own and become trapped without knowing how to get back out.

With temperatures in the Lakewood area expected to hover in the 90s over the coming days, residents are being urged to remain especially vigilant.