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AKA · 12-21-2003, 06:44 PM

Girl, 2, Survives for Days After Dad Dies

Reuters

PHOENIX - A two-year-old girl survived on a diet of butter, mayonnaise and water for at least several days in her west Phoenix home as her father lay dead on the couch nearby, authorities say.

Police said Thursday they believed the girl was able to open the refrigerator and turn on a kitchen water faucet to sustain herself for the days she spent alone in the small residence.

She was found late on Wednesday by police officers and was reported to be in good condition at a crisis nursery at a local hospital.

"This is just an amazing story," said Detective Tony Morales. "She was dehydrated and a little undernourished but she came through it and should be fine."

Officers were called after an alert neighbor spotted water spilling from the home, knocked on the front door and heard cries when no one answered, Morales said. The daughter apparently was unable to turn off the water faucet.

Her 29-year-old father was found dead from what are believed to be natural causes. Authorities are trying to locate his family in El Salvador.

Morales said the tiny girl was crying and distraught when officers arrived, but was in reasonably good shape despite the heart-wrenching ordeal.

"It's just a wonderful situation that we were able to find the child in time. You don't want to think of what could have happened to her," he said.

Police said the mother is apparently a known drug addict who has no custodial rights to the child. Her whereabouts were not immediately known.

Mijada · 12-21-2003, 06:47 PM

Aww That's so sad. I wonder what the dad died from or who's going to get custody of the girl.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-21-2003, 06:48 PM

That's sad

I'm glad she was able to at least take care of herself a little for that time.

PZelda · 12-21-2003, 07:12 PM

Wow...What a heart-wrenching story...

And so close to the holidays...

Lucylover22 · 12-21-2003, 07:16 PM

Whoa...

Janice · 12-21-2003, 09:09 PM

That's the saddest story. That poor little girl.

dandelion wine · 12-21-2003, 09:22 PM

Things like this make me so sad, especially when they happen close to the holidays. Thank goodness she was found and that she'll be ok, but my gosh..

Kay Scarpetta · 12-21-2003, 10:46 PM

That's sad about the dad, but at least the little girl survived

12-21-2003, 06:44 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Girl, 2, Survives for Days After Dad Dies Girl, 2, Survives for Days After Dad Dies Reuters PHOENIX - A two-year-old girl survived on a diet of butter, mayonnaise and water for at least several days in her west Phoenix home as her father lay dead on the couch nearby, authorities say. Police said Thursday they believed the girl was able to open the refrigerator and turn on a kitchen water faucet to sustain herself for the days she spent alone in the small residence. She was found late on Wednesday by police officers and was reported to be in good condition at a crisis nursery at a local hospital. "This is just an amazing story," said Detective Tony Morales. "She was dehydrated and a little undernourished but she came through it and should be fine." Officers were called after an alert neighbor spotted water spilling from the home, knocked on the front door and heard cries when no one answered, Morales said. The daughter apparently was unable to turn off the water faucet. Her 29-year-old father was found dead from what are believed to be natural causes. Authorities are trying to locate his family in El Salvador. Morales said the tiny girl was crying and distraught when officers arrived, but was in reasonably good shape despite the heart-wrenching ordeal. "It's just a wonderful situation that we were able to find the child in time. You don't want to think of what could have happened to her," he said. Police said the mother is apparently a known drug addict who has no custodial rights to the child. Her whereabouts were not immediately known.

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Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	That's sad I'm glad she was able to at least take care of herself a little for that time.
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12-21-2003, 07:12 PM	#4
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Wow...What a heart-wrenching story... And so close to the holidays...
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12-21-2003, 06:47 PM	#2
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Aww That's so sad. I wonder what the dad died from or who's going to get custody of the girl.

12-21-2003, 09:09 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's the saddest story. That poor little girl.

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