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Missing baby found alive buried in dog crate in South Carolina
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- An 11-month-old baby boy, Koah Sharpe, was found alive buried in a dog crate in Lexington County, South Carolina, after being taken by his father, Michael Comer, the previous day.
- The baby was discovered wrapped in a towel inside a wire crate buried in a shallow hole near Comer's father's home, with the towel likely providing enough air for survival.
- Authorities, including local police, the FBI, and the ATF, conducted a large-scale search involving nearly 100 personnel before hearing the baby's cries and locating him.
- Koah was taken to the hospital and was reported to be screaming loudly, a positive sign for his condition, with hopes for a full recovery.
- Michael Comer was previously arrested on a burglary charge, and officials are working with prosecutors to determine additional charges related to the baby's disappearance and burial.
