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Mom Opens Daughter's Kindergarten Backpack, Fears Cops Will Come for Her

Mom Opens Daughter's Kindergarten Backpack, Fears Cops Will Come for Her

Summary

Emily Powell discovered her daughter, Octavia, brought home a police badge and keys with an Iowa State Patrol keyring from kindergarten. The incident, which Powell found surprising, was shared in a video that went viral on Instagram. The items were returned to their owner, and the situation was resolved with humor.

Key Facts

  • A mom named Emily Powell found a police badge and a set of keys in her daughter Octavia's backpack.
  • The keys had a yellow keyring that said “Iowa State Patrol.”
  • Powell recorded the incident and posted it on Instagram, where it went viral with over 1.5 million views.
  • Octavia claimed a friend gave her the items, but the mother was skeptical.
  • Powell made sure the items were returned to their rightful owner the following day.
  • The video became popular because people found it real and relatable, according to Powell.

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