Infant rescued alive after being found in dog crate in South Carolina
An 11-month-old boy who had been missing for about a day was located alive inside a dog crate near his grandfather's home, prompting a large search effort by law enforcement.
Lexington County officials said an 11-month-old boy, Koah Sharpe, was found alive on Tuesday after being missing for roughly 24 hours. The infant was discovered inside a dog crate wrapped in a towel about 50 yards from his grandfather's residence, where a search team of nearly 100 officers had been looking for him.
Sheriff Jay Koon told a news conference that a group of officers noticed a patch of freshly disturbed dirt in a wooded area and began digging. As they worked, they heard the child's cries and eventually uncovered him, describing the scene as a race to get the baby out.
The child was taken to a hospital for medical care. Authorities said his father, Michael Comer, had taken the infant from his grandmother's house on Monday and later was arrested on a burglary charge. The investigation is ongoing, with the sheriff's office coordinating with the solicitor's office to determine potential charges.
Patricia Comer, the infant's grandmother, reportedly expressed relief upon learning the baby had been found.