A two-year-old child was found in distress inside a parked vehicle at a lake near Lincoln after bystanders raised the alarm while two adults were nearby fishing, according to police reports. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sunday, with witnesses quickly responding to the child’s apparent distress. The situation has raised concerns about vehicle safety and supervision, particularly in outdoor settings. Details on the child’s condition and the circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation.
Capt. Mayde McGuire, 54, and her partner, Mary Tobiassen, 49, were allegedly out casting lines at Lincoln’s Pawnee Lake around 4 p.m. Sunday when alarmed bystanders spotted the distressed 2-year-old trapped in the parked vehicle, police said.
