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Child found walking alone on Mill Street in Hardwick

Child found walking alone on Mill Street in Hardwick
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HARDWICK, A small child was discovered walking alone on Mill Street early on the morning of July 12, according to the Lamoille County Sheriff's Department.

Citizens spotted the child around 5:38 a.m. and contacted law enforcement, staying with the child until deputies arrived. The child was quickly reunited with a parent, who had been asleep and was not aware the child had left the home during the night.

Photo: Erik Mclean via Pexels. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.

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