Emergency services in Ibiza responded to a frightening incident when a nearly two-year-old girl was found locked inside a car with its windows up. The alert came through the Ibiza City Council, identifying the car as being in the Can Misses parking lot where a land deterrent unit was stationed.
At approximately 11:45 a.m., a passerby contacted 112, reporting that a child was inside the vehicle, sweating and showing signs of heat exposure due to the closed windows. The temperature inside a sealed passenger car can rise rapidly, posing serious risks to young children who are less able to regulate their body temperature.
First responders from the Local Police and the Ibiza National Police rushed to the scene. They swiftly gained access to the vehicle and broke a window to safely retrieve the child. Once the girl was freed, officers prioritized the child’s health and well-being, ensuring she was assessed on-site and monitored for any signs of heat distress. The incident underscores the importance of never leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period, as temperatures can climb dangerously in just minutes.
Officials searched for the child’s guardians but were unable to locate the parents at the time. In the wake of the arrest, the young girl was taken to the Ibiza Police Station for safeguarding and further care. Investigators subsequently visited the homes of vehicle owners registered in Sant Antoni, but no one could be found at that moment. The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to help reunite the child with her family and to review safety measures to prevent a recurrence. This event has prompted a broader discussion about child safety in vehicles, particularly during warmer months, and the need for clear procedures for reporting and responding to similar emergencies.