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11-month-old baby found alive in buried dog box in South Carolina
An 11-month-old baby was found alive in South Carolina on Tuesday, November 10.
The baby was inside a box for dogs that had been buried.
The discovery was reported in Lexington County, according to the county sheriff’s office.
The statement confirms the baby was alive when found, but gives no details about how the baby came to be there.
The circumstances remain unclear from the information provided.
No next steps were specified.
An 11-month-old boy was found alive inside a buried dog crate near Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said searchers heard the baby crying as they dug.
Authorities estimated he had been buried for about 24 hours.
The search involved around 100 emergency responders.
The boy’s father, Michael Comer, was arrested, according to the Daily Mail headline.
- Who
- Koah Sharp, an 11-month-old boy, was found alive. His father, Michael Comer, was arrested, according to the Daily Mail headline.
- What
- The baby was found inside a buried wire dog crate.
- When
- Tuesday, after he was last seen around 11am on Monday.
- Where
- Near Batesburg-Leesville in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Koah was last seen.
Police were called and began investigating.
Searchers noticed disturbed dirt and pine straw, dug, and heard Koah crying.
- Age
- 11 months
- Location
- Near Batesburg-Leesville, Lexington County, South Carolina
- Estimated time buried
- About 24 hours
- Search effort
- Around 100 emergency responders
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What people are saying
Certainly, God is good. Just a few moments ago we found little Koah Sharp. 11-months-old, buried alive, clinging to life
By the Grace of God, probably provided enough air for him to survive, our estimation is about 24 hours, under that dirt