An 11-month-old infant was found alive in the US state of South Carolina after being buried for nearly 24 hours. The child was rescued on Tuesday, and police have arrested the father in connection with the incident.
The infant, identified as Koah Sharpe, was initially placed inside a dog crate, which was then wrapped in a towel and buried shallowly in a wooded area.
Rescue Operation
Speaking at a press conference, police officer J. Coon said the child's mother had gone out for work and left the infant with the father at home. The child was reported missing from Monday, prompting a police investigation.During the search, police noticed signs of digging in a wooded area approximately 45 meters from the family home. It was there that the child was located.
Officer Coon stated that as they began digging, they heard the infant crying. The child was then quickly rescued.
The father was arrested immediately following the incident. Specific charges against him have not yet been disclosed. While the infant's medical condition has not been detailed, the successful rescue has brought relief to local police and the community.
