Toddler Rescued from Tesla After Battery Dies in 100-Degree Heat

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A toddler was trapped inside a Tesla Model Y in Scottsdale, Arizona, after the car's 12-volt battery died, rendering the vehicle inoperable. The grandmother, unable to open the car with either the phone key or card key, called 911. Firefighters had to break a window to rescue the child, who was unharmed but frightened. The incident highlights the need for better public and first responder education on emergency procedures for electric vehicles.
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