LA mom, boyfriend arrested after toddler found alone on docked speedboat

A toddler was found alone on a speedboat in Southern California over the weekend, leading to the arrest of his mother and the woman’s boyfriend, police said.

A concerned citizen called 911 shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday to report seeing a tot “precariously lying” on the swimstep of a power boat docked in Marina del Rey — a popular boating destination in suburban Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated in an Instagram post.

The sheriff’s Harbor Patrol boat and assisting patrol units raced to the scene and discovered the youngster unattended on the vessel.

The boy could be seen in a photo released by the sheriff’s office wearing a black Nike t-shirt while being cradled by a smiling female deputy.

After being medically cleared by first responders, he was turned over to the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services.

A toddler was rescued Sunday after being discovered alone on a power boat in suburban Los Angeles. abc7

The incident was reported at Marine del Ray Sunday afternoon, drawing a major police response to the area. Citizen App

“Fearing the worst, deputies requested additional resources to search for the toddlers [sic] missing guardian(s),” the sheriff’s post stated.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s lifeguards were also brought in to carry out an underwater search.

A few hours later, the tot’s mother and her boyfriend showed up at the marina and were arrested for child endangerment, the agency said.

Fire department lifeguards were called in to carry out an underwater search in case the child’s guardians had fallen off the boat. abc7

When the tot’s mother and her boyfriend showed up at the scene hours later, they were arrested for child endangerment. abc7

Officials have not shared any further details surrounding the incident.

The sheriff’s office thanked the public for staying alert and speaking out when they see something suspicious.

“In this instance they most likely saved the life of an innocent toddler,” the authorities said.