The circumstances surrounding the death of a 4‑year‑old boy who spent his vacation with his parents in Sardinia are still being clarified. According to the Ansa agency, the child suffered heat stroke and battled for his life in a hospital for several days.
4‑Year‑Old Boy with Heat Stroke
A 4‑year‑old Moldovan child on holiday with his parents in Olmedo, Sassari province, was left unnoticed by his parents and later found unconscious in the family car left in the blazing sun. The family called emergency services.
Death of the Child in Sardinia
The child was first admitted to the intensive care unit in Sassari, where it was confirmed that he suffered heat stroke. His condition did not improve, so he was transferred to Poliklinica Gemelli in Rome. He died on Monday. Local authorities are investigating the case. Ansa notes that for heat stroke to occur, the child must have been confined in a vehicle under full sun for an extended period, although prior illness could also have contributed. On that day, temperatures in Olmedo reached about 30 °C.
What is Heat Stroke
Heat stroke (heat exhaustion) is a bodily reaction that occurs after prolonged exposure to high temperatures, often combined with high humidity and little air movement. The body temperature rises so much that it cannot lower itself. If heat stroke occurs, seek help immediately (call 999 or 112), move the person to a cooler place, apply cold compresses, and give fluids if the person is conscious.
**Kaynak:** Ansa.it, Gov.pl
