The call came in as every officer’s worst fear – a baby trapped in a scorching hot car. When Jason Short arrived at the scene, his training kicked in immediately. Seeing what appeared to be an infant under a blanket in the locked vehicle, he didn’t hesitate to break the window and pull the child to safety.
But as he began CPR, something felt… off. The “baby” in his arms was actually a remarkably lifelike doll belonging to Carolynne Seiffer, who collects these figures as part of her healing journey after losing her own child. “People grieve in different ways,” Carolynne explained after the incident.
While the mix-up led to some initial embarrassment, Officer Short has no regrets about his actions. The police department paid for the window damage, and the unusual event served as a poignant reminder about both child safety and human compassion. Sometimes the most unexpected situations teach us the most about the lengths we’ll go to protect others – and the different forms healing can take.
