A 2-year-old has died after being left in a hot car while in the care of a babysitter, police in Florida said.

Officers found the victim when they responded to a home around 1:35 p.m. Sunday in Hallandale Beach, about 20 miles north of Miami, Hallandale Beach police said.

The heat index – what the temperature it feels like with humidity – soared to 101 degrees on Sunday in Hallandale Beach.

A 2-year-old died after being left in a hot car in Hallandale Beach, Florida, July 5, 2026.
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The 2-year-old was taken to a hospital and later declared dead, authorities said.

It’s not clear how long the child was in the car. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

“This is a heartbreaking loss, and our thoughts are with the child’s family, and everyone affected by this tragedy,” the Hallandale Beach Police Department said in a statement. “We also want to use this moment to remind every parent, guardian, and caregiver in our community: Always check the back seat before locking your vehicle and walking away.”

A 2-year-old died after being left in a hot car in Hallandale Beach, Florida, July 5, 2026.
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This is at least the 10th child to die in a hot car in the U.S. this year, according to national nonprofit KidsAndCars.org. Last year, at least 37 children died in hot cars across the country, KidsAndCars.org said.