A man from Indiana is being celebrated as a hero and “good samaritan” after discoveringtwo kidnapped infantsabandoned in aditchnear his home.
The incident occurred last Monday (December 2), whenRobert Deanewas heading outside his southeast Indianapolis residence to retrieve a package and something unusual caught his eye: two car seats placed in a ditch.
HighlightsIndiana man Robert Deane hailed hero after finding two abducted babies in a ditch.Babies were left vulnerable in car seats during freezing 27ºF conditions.IMPD reported the car theft and missing infants, found 20 minutes later.Medical professionals confirmed the babies were safe and healthy.
“It’s cold out there,” William Young, a local police officer, explained. “Who knows what could have happened if this particular individual was not able to come outside.”
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Robert Deane, a man from Indiana, became a local hero after rescuing two babies who were left out in the cold after the car they were in was stolen
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The Indianapolis Police Department (IMPD) issued analerton social media at around 3 pm that day, seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle—a 2013 Hyundai Sonata—with themissing toddlers, a 4-month-old and a 5-month-old, inside.
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Robert’s house was reportedly four miles from the location of the theft, which took place around 11 am on East Gimber Street.
The man’s swift action saved the babies from freezing, as they were barely protected from the 27ºF temperatures recorded that day
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The IMPD’s request for help comes just a few days after they posted acold weather alerton social media, urging people to call 211 for food and shelter, as well as disability and health-related concerns.
Infants lose heat faster than adults and are unable to warm up via shivers, making proper protection crucial. If an infant’s core body temperature drops below 95ºF, their heart, nervous system, and other vital organs are compromised.
IMPD is seeking the community’s help in locating the following vehicle that was stolen with a 4-month-old and 5-month-old child in the back.
The plate number on the vehicle is 364CMU. If you see this vehicle, please call 911 immediately.
— IMPD (@IMPDnews)December 2, 2024
Submersion in hot water, however, is not recommended. “[It] may be dangerous, promoting a rapid vasodilation and resulting in hypotension,” the paper read.
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“One of them wasn’t crying, which was really concerning to me,” Deane told the outlet. “The only thing on my mind was getting them inside my house and getting them warm.”
The 41-year-old explained that, as a father himself, he would “hope someone would do the same for me and my young daughter.”
The IMPD congratulated Robert for his efforts and decided to keep the identity of the babies and their parents private as the investigation continues.
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The department took the opportunity to remind people of its Clothe-a-Child program, which seeks to help vulnerable children and families protect themselves from cold weather through donations of essential items, clothing, and toys. Those interested can check the programhere.
Robert Deane’s actions inspired netizens who were worried about the safety of the two infants after the IMPD alert, turning him into a local hero overnight
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“He is ahero! He found them, took them into his home, and cared for them until the police arrived!” a reader wrote.
“The universe lined up and put that man in the exact right place at the exact right time,” another said. “What a pleasure it is to hear a happy ending.”
“I’m so glad the babies were alright. Three cheers for the man whosavedthem!”
“Folks, don’t leave your car unattended while your children are in it. Even though carrying car seats into every place gets old and tiresome, I always did that to avoid my daughter ever being taken like this,” a netizen argued.
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