A 2-year-old boy from Teresina, Brazil, was found alone in the early hours of Sunday morning after reportedly walking a distance of 1 kilometer. The child was taken to a shelter, and after an investigation by the Conselho Tutelar (Tutela Council), he was returned to his mother later the same day. The mother claimed she had left her child unattended while seeking help from a neighbor for a broken fan, facilitating the child's departure from their home.

Upon evaluating the situation, the Tutela Council confirmed that the mother does not pose a risk to her child, which ultimately led to the decision to reunite them. An official warning was issued to the mother, and proceedings will be initiated to convey this warning to the Public Ministry of Piauí. Authorities emphasized the importance of family unity and stated that shelters should only be used as a last resort for child protection.

This incident raises concerns regarding child safety and parental oversight. While the immediate situation has been resolved with the child's return, it underscores the need for vigilance among parents and guardians, especially in situations where children can easily wander off. The advice from child protection authorities will likely need to be followed closely to prevent future incidents of a similar nature.