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Father of boy who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder in South Carolina
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • • nation
Key Points:
- An 11-month-old South Carolina boy, Koah Sharp, was found alive after being buried in a dog crate by his father, Michael Comer, following about 24 hours underground; rescuers located him after hearing his cries beneath freshly disturbed soil.
- Koah was released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, while his father, 25-year-old Michael Comer, has been charged with attempted murder and was arrested hiding in a building.
- Authorities revealed that Koah had been left in Michael Comer's care briefly before the abduction, and Comer had previously been sentenced to probation for domestic violence and related charges.
- The boy's survival was aided by cool temperatures and an air pocket created by a towel wrapped around the crate, and the search involved dozens of first responders.
- Family members expressed shock and relief, noting Michael Comer had talked about taking Koah out of state, and the grandfather reflected on feeling both used and thankful for providing shelter that helped locate the child.
