The child, Koah Sharpe, vanished on Monday after being abducted from his mother's home by his father, 25-year-old Michael Comer. Rescuers eventually discovered a buried two-foot by two-foot dog crate in the woods after noticing disturbed earth and hearing faint cries. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon explained that cooler temperatures and a towel wrapped around the crate helped maintain airflow, allowing the child to survive. Comer remains in custody as authorities review additional charges related to the incident.
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The rescued infant was hospitalized and is expected by local authorities to make a full p…: The rescued infant was hospitalized and is expected by local authorities to make a full physical recovery.
Suspect Michael Comer had a prior guilty plea for domestic violence and provided little i…: Suspect Michael Comer had a prior guilty plea for domestic violence and provided little information following his arrest.
Officials in Lexington County are currently determining what additional criminal charges…: Officials in Lexington County are currently determining what additional criminal charges will be filed against the father.
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An 11-month-old baby has been rescued in South Carolina after officials say he was buried alive in a crate by his father.
Koah Sharpe had been missing since Monday when he was taken by his father, Michael Comer, 25, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Comer was arrested on a burglary charge on Monday evening but his son was not with him.
Sharpe was found on Tuesday "buried alive" and "clinging to life" not far from his father's house, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said at a news conference. It is thought he had been there for 24 hours.
The child is now in hospital receiving care, Koon said, adding he was hopeful he would make a full recovery.
Police are still deciding what further charges to bring against the father.
The search for Sharpe began on Monday after his father took him from his mother's house.
Comer's mother was watching the child and had left her son alone with him briefly, Koon said, when he left abruptly with Sharpe.
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