Rescue of a newborn in Porriño: a harrowing night ends with hospital care
What began as a quiet night in the municipality of Porriño, Pontevedra, turned dramatic when local police officers responded to a report from a vigilant neighbor. Around 11 o’clock on a cold January evening, officers found a man struggling to stay upright with a newborn in his arms, attempting to bottle-feed the infant in the middle of the street. The scene immediately raised alarms about the baby’s welfare and the adults’ well-being.
Responding with urgency, the officers traced the family to a nearby home where the infant’s mother, only 26 days old in this context, was present. She had been trying to locate the father and the child since mid-afternoon, and great anxiety marked her demeanor as she explained the circumstances surrounding their night.
One officer carefully moved the newborn to a safer location while assessing the baby’s condition. At the moment of contact, the infant ceased crying, and a bluish tint appeared on the skin, a clear sign of hypothermia that often accompanies exposure to very low temperatures. The night had seen temperatures drop below five degrees Celsius, making the risk to the infant even more severe.
With the ambulance delayed and unable to provide immediate stabilization, officers made a rapid decision to ensure the child’s safety. The baby was placed inside the patrol car to maintain a stable environment and monitored closely due to the seriousness of the symptoms observed.
Medical teams later arrived and transported the infant to the hospital. In the resuscitation area, the newborn received urgent care and medications, and the medical staff reported the infant began to respond to treatment as stabilization efforts continued.
The incident highlights the critical role of community vigilance and swift police response in preventing tragedies during cold nights. The authorities are likely to conduct a full review of events to understand how best to protect vulnerable individuals in similar situations in the future. The family has not been identified publicly, and no further details are disclosed here to protect their privacy. Attribution: Porriño Local Police [Porriño Local Police].