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Rescue of baby turned out to be child's play

Emergency crews smashed through a car window to rescue what they thought was a baby, only to find a lifelike doll strapped in the car seat.

Authorities in Oakland, California, were in for quite the surprise when they responded to a report of what appeared to be a baby trapped in a car, police said.

Police smashed through a  car window to rescue what they thought was a baby turned out to be child's play.
Police smashed through a car window to rescue what they thought was a baby turned out to be child's play.


Emergency personnel smashed the car window and forced their way into the vehicle only to find a lifelike doll sitting in the car seat, Officer Johnna Watson of the Oakland Police Department told ABC News.

"Although this incident did not involve a baby or small child, it was unknown at the time," Watson said.

The police do not know why the doll was in the car seat. Photo: ABC News
The police do not know why the doll was in the car seat. Photo: ABC News

"And first responders' number one priority is to ensure ... safety."

"Fortunately, it was not a baby or small child," Watson said.

"We encourage anyone who believes there is a dangerous situation such as this incident to contact emergency personnel so we can make that determination."

Police encourage anyone who believes there is a dangerous situation such as this, should contact emergency personnel. Photo: ABC News
Police encourage anyone who believes there is a dangerous situation such as this, should contact emergency personnel. Photo: ABC News

The police do not know why the doll was in the car seat, Watson said.

It's unclear if police spoke to the car's owner before going into the car, Watson said.