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Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina

BBC • November 11, 2026 • nation

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An 11-month-old baby, Koah Sharpe, was rescued in South Carolina after being buried alive in a crate by his father, Michael Comer, who took him from his mother's house.
Comer was arrested on a burglary charge without the baby, prompting a large search involving 100 police and fire officials, which ended with Koah being found alive after about 24 hours.
Koah was discovered in a small crate buried under freshly disturbed dirt near Comer's father's house, wrapped in a towel that likely provided enough air, and is now hospitalized with hopes for a full recovery.
Sheriff Jay Koon noted ongoing parental relationship issues and mentioned Comer's prior guilty plea to domestic violence charges, while Comer's mother stated that Koah's mother had full custody and that Comer had previously cared for the baby without incident.
The rescue was described as urgent and emotional, with officials hearing the baby's cries as they dug him out, marking a critical and hopeful moment in the case.

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