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Nîmes: 8-Year-Old Child Rescued After Several Weeks of Confinement

The child was rescued by neighbors after being locked up by his mother and stepfather. He is now placed in foster care, and an investigation is underway.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Nîmes, an 8-year-old child was rescued by neighbors after being confined for several weeks by his mother and stepfather. Neighbors began bringing him food and water, using a backpack lowered through a window to provide essential supplies.

On August 14, law enforcement intervened to free the child, who was in a concerning state due to his confinement. Several reports had been made prior to his rescue, but no action was taken before the neighbors' intervention.

A judge had ordered the emergency placement of the child in foster care, which was carried out after his rescue. An investigation has been opened to examine the circumstances of the confinement and the child's welfare. Details regarding the parents' roles and the exact duration of the confinement are still to be clarified.

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