Deputies, firemens concern the rescue after dog unintentionally locks infant in east Stockton car

STOCKTON – Deputies and firemens in east Stockton had a good-natured race on Friday to see who might rescue an infant secured a car initially.

The incident happened along the 500 block of Viola Avenue. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, a mother called to report that she had somehow locked her 14-month-old baby and her dog in the car.

Both the fire department and sheriff’s deputies got to the scene around the same time.

Since both teams had the equipment to open the doors, deputies and firemens decided on a light-hearted competition to see who might get it open first.

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The sheriff’s deputies emerged victorious.

Deputies believe that the dog must have in some way stepped on the lock button.