Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina
An 11-month-old baby was rescued in South Carolina after being buried alive in a crate by his father. The child was discovered by police following a search operation and is currently receiving medical care.
Why it matters
This incident highlights a severe case of child abuse and the effectiveness of local law enforcement search and rescue operations.
Image source, Lexington County Sheriff's Department Image caption, Officials allege the baby's father buried him alive in a dog crate
An 11-month-old baby has been rescued in South Carolina after officials say he was buried alive in a crate by his father.
Koah Sharpe had been missing since Monday when he was taken by his father, Michael Comer, 25, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Comer was arrested on a burglary charge on Monday evening but his son was not with him.
The baby was found on Tuesday "buried alive" and "clinging to life" not far from his father's house, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said at a news conference. It is thought he had been there for 24 hours.
The child is now in hospital receiving care, Koon said, adding he was hopeful he would make a full recovery.
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