HEALTHJul 8 · 16:26 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLETony Garcia

Baby rescued from homeless camp during Nashville heat wave, safety committee says

A 6-month-old baby was rescued from a homeless camp in Nashville during a heat wave and is now in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Child Services. Councilmember Sheri Weiner found the baby soaking wet and held him for three hours before authorities intervened. The parents are currently in jail.

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