South Carolina Infant Found Alive After Being Buried in Dog Crate for a Day
South Carolina authorities rescued 11-month-old Koah Sharp after he was found buried in a dog crate. The father has been arrested in connection.
POLICY WIRE — Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina — A desperate search for a missing infant ended in a miracle Tuesday afternoon when an 11-month-old boy was discovered inside a buried dog crate.
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon reported that the child, identified as Koah Sharp, was located near his father’s residence. The boy had been missing since Monday.
Authorities discovered the infant was placed inside a wire crate that had been wrapped in a towel and covered with dirt. Officials believe the child was buried for approximately 24 hours.
Sheriff Koon described the condition of the baby as clinging to life at the time of the rescue. The sheriff expressed relief over the outcome, stating, “Certainly, God is good.”
The investigation into the missing child led to the arrest of the boy’s father. Law enforcement into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
