Emergency responders were dispatched to a rural residence South of Hays at 436 and 240 Avenue on Saturday afternoon. An infant was locked inside a vehicle. 

According to Garrett Breining of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, “While removing items from the vehicle, the parents accidently locked the child in and they were unable to get the vehicle open.

The parents called for help. Fortunately, by the time officers arrived, the parents had successfully opened the vehicle.”

The child was only in the car a brief period of time. Despite the hot weather, no medical attention was needed.