Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Baby survives spin in washing machine

A Gulf Coast baby is out of the hospital after going for a spin in a washing machine at a laundromat in D'Iberville, Mississippi.

7-month old Valle Hernandez was reportedly being pushed in a rolling laundry basket by his 4-year old brother while mom was loading the washer. Valle's big brother pushed him into a front loading machine and the door shut. Mom turned her hear for a split second and when she turned back, didn't notice baby Valle mixed in with the dirty clothes. Their mom turned on the machine before realizing the baby was inside. Since front loaders lock when closed, the child's mother scrambled to get help.



Mike Adams says the baby was probably in the washer for at least a minute before they got there and it took some serious tugging to get the door open.It took three grown men to pry the door open. "We got it open and when we got him out of there, I was horrified. He was solid purple from that blood and it was something I hope I never have to witness again."

Valle was taken to the hospital and has already been released. He is expected to make a full recovery. No charges are expected to be filed against the parents because police believe it was an accident.

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