Tragic Trend Continues: Fifth Florida Child Dies in Hot Car

An 18-month-old girl in Florida became the fifth child to die in a hot car this year after her parents left her to attend a Fourth of July party. The child's death was described as "torturous" by the Polk County Sheriff, with a core temperature of 104.4 degrees even three hours after being removed from the car. The parents, who tested positive for drugs and alcohol, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter. Child safety organizations emphasize the need for simple habits, such as leaving a reminder in the backseat, to prevent these tragedies, as small children dehydrate and heat up more quickly than adults.