A young woman who recently gave birth to twins arrived at Fire Station 302 in Hesperia and surrendered her children under the states “Safe-Haven Law”.
It happened at about 8:40 pm, on January 28, 2019. San Bernardino County Fire department officials said, a woman showed up at the station and gave possession of the newborn twins to the crew.
According to a news release, both infants had been cared for, cleaned up and fed, and were in good medical condition, prior to the mother arriving at the station.
The newborns were then transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
Officials said the woman refused medical attention and she was provided information and instructions on how to reclaim her children in the event she wished to do so in accordance with the safe-surrender state law.
“This is exactly why the Safe Surrender program was created,” said Fire Chief Mark Hartwig. “This young mother did the right thing by bringing her babies to the fire station. Regardless of your circumstances, the Safe Surrender program is a viable and loving option – no questions asked.”