Special Needs Student Left On Bus Hitchhikes 30 Miles Home, Twice

Story out of Polk County, Florida:

A 13-year-old special needs student had to escape his school bus through an emergency window and then hitchhike 30 miles to his home after being left on a Polk County school bus.

The victim had fallen asleep and gone unnoticed by both the school bus driver and attendant, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The worst part is the Our Children’s Academy in Lake Wales student was reportedly left on the bus twice in one week.

According to a Polk County affidavit, all of the children except the victim disembarked. The school bus attendant walked to the front of the bus, not noticing the victim was still in his seat, sleeping.

The bus driver, Gale Brown, then drove and parked the bus, turning it off. Then, both individuals exited the bus without checking to ensure it was empty.

Officials said the victim woke up about 15 minutes later, climbed out of the driver’s side emergency exit window, and hitchhiked and walked approximately 30 miles to his home in Davenport. Cont. (Video)

Story from - WFLA