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Child Found Alone on Trail During Date Dispute
6 Jun
Summary
- A man reported his date threw rocks at him after he called for help.
- The woman's young daughter was found alone on the trail, showing signs of hypothermia.
- The incident occurred during a first date on Mount Charleston.
A rescue mission on Mount Charleston on May 23rd escalated into a domestic battery investigation. Emergency responders discovered a young child walking alone on the Cathedral Rock Trailhead, exhibiting signs of hypothermia, and immediately transported her for medical evaluation. Authorities located the child's mother off-trail shortly after, reportedly under the influence and unable to communicate with officers. She was also taken to the hospital for treatment.
The situation reportedly began during a first date. The man involved told police that after his date injured her knee, she became enraged when he called for help. He stated she began throwing softball-sized rocks, some of which struck his legs. Based on his account, police initiated a domestic battery report. Child Protective Services and the domestic violence organization SafeNest were subsequently contacted.
