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Child Hospitalized After Ingesting THC Vape
6 Jul
Summary
- A 12-year-old was left to care for a younger child.
- The 12-year-old child ingested THC vape contents, becoming incapacitated.
- Luis Enrique Pesante faces child neglect charges after the incident.
In Key Largo, Florida, a child was hospitalized after consuming a THC vape pen. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026. A 12-year-old was reportedly supervising a younger child when they ingested the THC vape.
The older child became incapacitated, unable to care for the younger one. Following the incident, the 12-year-old contacted a family member, who then alerted emergency services. Paramedics transported the child to Mariners Hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities arrested 35-year-old Luis Enrique Pesante on suspicion of child neglect. Investigators determined that Pesante had left the THC vape pen in an accessible location. Both children were released into the care of a family member, and the Florida Department of Children and Families was notified.
