The incident was reported by the press service of the regional police department.
"The situation could have ended tragically, but thanks to the attentiveness of a passerby, everything turned out well. This serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and responsibility, especially when it comes to the safety of children," the law enforcement officials noted.
The police promptly began searching for the child's parents. Eventually, the girl was returned to her distressed mother.
On March 1, 2025, it was reported about the death of a three-year-old boy who fell from a chair and accidentally stabbed his eye with a knife in Petropavlovsk. The tragic incident involving the child occurred back in December 2024, and doctors fought for more than two months to save the little boy's life. He passed away in the intensive care unit.