South Carolina baby rescued after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours
An 11-month-old boy was found alive in a dog crate after being buried for roughly a day, and his father has been arrested on burglary and resisting arrest charges.
Lexington County, S.C. – Deputies rescued an 11-month-old boy who had been buried in a dog crate for an estimated 24 hours, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office. The child was located about 50 yards from the home of the suspect’s father, where investigators found disturbed soil and pine straw. Using crime-scene equipment and assistance from the FBI, officers uncovered the crate and recovered the infant, who was wrapped in a towel.
Sheriff Jay Koon said the towel may have created an air pocket that helped the baby survive and that cold weather could have contributed to his endurance. Paramedics transported the child to a hospital for treatment. The father, Michael Comer, was taken into custody after he failed to disclose the child’s location and was charged with burglary and resisting arrest. Investigators are working with the solicitor’s office to determine additional charges.
Koon expressed hope that the child will make a full recovery and that the incident will not have lasting psychological effects as he grows older.