Baby found "clinging to life" after being buried in dog crate for 24 hours, South Carolina authorities say
An 11-month-old infant was rescued after being buried in a dog crate for 24 hours in South Carolina. The child's father, Michael Comer, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.
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This high-profile criminal case highlights severe child endangerment and the successful outcome of a large-scale law enforcement search operation.
A baby was found alive in South Carolina after apparently being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours, authorities said Tuesday.Eleven-month-old Koah Sharp had been missing since Monday, when he was taken by his father, Michael Comer, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Comer traveled to multiple locations around Lexington County, the sheriff said, citing investigators. Comer was arrested Monday night and is charged with attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference and burglary, according to arrest warrants. Sharp was later located inside the crate, which was wrapped in a towel, about 50 yards from the home of his grandfather, who is Comer's father, Sheriff Bryan Koon said at a news conference. Search parties, involving almost 100 law enforcement and public safety officers, had been scouring the area for the infant since he went missing.
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