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Baby dies in hot car as parents attend church in Florida: Police

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A baby died after being left in a hot car for approximately three hours on Sunday in Palm Bay, according to police.

The Palm Bay Police Department found an unresponsive 11-month-old baby around 1 p.m. The child was left in the car while her parents attended a church service.

The baby was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead.

“This is an unfortunate incident, and our condolences and prayers go out to the family,” Police Chief Mario Augello said.

The investigation is still ongoing.