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In reply to the discussion: Anybody else live near train tracks ? [View all]milestogo
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Way down about a block away there was a child in a diaper walking in the middle of the tracks. I ran as fast as I could and the child got off the tracks and hid because he was afraid of me. He was about 3 yrs old, wearing a pullups and had nothing on his feet.
I scooped him up and carried him back to the nearest business where they called the police. They sent a social worker, who was actually acquainted with the family. Parents were from South America and going through a divorce. Mom had custody but couldn't afford child care so the 13 year old boy was looking after 3 younger siblings. He was only half a block from home and nobody missed him. Not a great situation.
While we were talking to the social worker, a train came through.