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What the sheriff says happened
WIS News 10 • • nation
Key Points:
- An 11-month-old boy, Koah Sharpe, was found alive Tuesday afternoon in Lexington County, S.C., nearly 24 hours after being reported missing; he was discovered buried in a dog crate wrapped in a towel, which likely provided enough air for him to survive.
- Koah had last been seen with his father, 25-year-old Michael Comer, who was arrested Monday night on a burglary charge but was not with the child at the time of arrest.
- Authorities believe Comer moved between multiple locations without a vehicle, relying on rides, which prevented the issuance of an Amber Alert due to lack of a vehicle description.
- Koah is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital, while Comer remains in custody; Comer has a recent history of legal issues, including probation for aggravated breach of peace and prior arrests for domestic violence and weapons charges.
- The search involved local, state, and federal agencies, and the case is ongoing as authorities continue investigations.
