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Parents Clueless Toddlers Were Missing After They're Found on Highway

Parents Clueless Toddlers Were Missing After They're Found on Highway

Summary

Two toddlers were found walking on a highway in Florida by a man named John Brittingham. He managed to safely return them to their family, who were unaware that the children had left the Airbnb where they were staying. The local sheriff's office is investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • The incident took place on Florida State Road A1A in Brevard County.
  • John Brittingham noticed the toddlers on the road while he was driving and picked them up to ensure they were safe.
  • The toddlers were located with their family at an Airbnb, and the family did not know they were missing.
  • Brittingham found that the back gate of the Airbnb was open, which is how the children likely got out.
  • A safety report stated that 52 young pedestrians under five were killed in 2023 across the U.S.
  • No one was hurt in this particular incident.
  • The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into how the incident happened.

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