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Baby Boy in Critical Condition After Being Left Inside Car in Pinecrest

A baby boy was in critical condition after he was left inside car in Pinecrest Monday afternoon, police said.

Officers responded to the scene located on Southwest 124th Terrace and 77th Avenue.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said a 1-year-old child was found unresponsive. When police arrived to the scene the boy was "responsive" and breathing with a pulse. Rescue officials said the child was in the car for more than one hour.

"This child had been out and about with a family member throughout the day, upon returning here the child was left in the vehicle," said Miami-Dade detective Jennifer Capote. Police say the family member was not a parent of the child.  

The baby boy was rushed to Baptist Health Medical Center. He was allegedly left inside the car on a day where the temperature reached 82 degrees. 

Police have not said if charges will be filed. 

Aerial footage showed police cars in front of a home and crime scene tape wrapped around the driveway. 

The identities of the baby and the driver were not released.

Police remind anyone taking care of children to always double check theif vehicles before stepping out.  "There could be a time that you are taking care of somebody else's child and you dont realize because it's not the norm for you to maybe get out of your vehicle and check your vehicle," said Det. Capote.

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