Mother of Babies Found Almost Freezing On Texas Sidewalk During Snowstorm Arrested

Ayana McClinton, a 30-year-old woman from Texas, is now being charged with child endangerment by the Harris County District Attorney's office, according to Newsweek. The winter storm in the great state of Texas caught many people unprepared for the drastic weather, including Ayana McClinton. A call was made to the Harris County Sheriff's Office reporting that a woman and her children were lying outside on a sidewalk in front of a business in Houston, Texas. The call came in around 6:40 a.m.

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TEXAS WOMAN FINDS HERSELF IN HOT WATER AFTER LEAVING CHILDREN OUT IN THE COLD

When officials arrived, they found Ayana McClinton, who appeared to be intoxicated, and it seemed that she had decided to take a nap on the ground. At the time, the temperature was below freezing—28°F to be exact. When the authorities approached McClinton, they discovered an alcoholic beverage near her, which confirmed her intoxication. Her children were immediately treated by emergency responders for cold-related injuries at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital.

CHILDREN WERE FOUND HALF FROZE IN TEXAS

Though the children were later released to family members after being cleared by medical personnel, McClinton had a previous charge of being intoxicated and assaulting a family member. As soon as the weather dropped below freezing, Houstonians were advised to stay home and stay safe. For this young woman to not only be outside but also to have her children out on the sidewalk could have ended much worse.